«Cossack Amulet»

Belt Buckle

Materials:

silver.

№ Н-22-07-12

Among the boundless Ukrainian steppes, where the wind sways the grass and the sky meets the horizon, there arose an image that symbolizes strength, courage, and defiance – the Cossack. The essence of the Cossack spirit, woven from a thousand tales, has been masterfully transferred into jewellery art by seasoned professionals at the House of Lobortas, creating a remarkable piece of jewellery – a true Cossack amulet.

At the centre of the buckle lies the visage of a Cossack. Fearless when fighting on the battlefield and eloquent while gathered around the campfire, every feature reveals the multifaceted character of the Ukrainian warrior. His moustache is menacingly curved, his gaze watchful and wise, and his slight smile hints at the inner strength and humour inherent in the true defenders of their native land.

The intricate weaving evokes images of Ukrainian lath fences, straw hat elements, or the elaborate patterns of ancestral tapestries. The gentle transitions create the illusion of movement, like the waves of the prairie at dawn. The weaving symbolizes unity, the connection of generations, where each thread is a destiny woven into the shared history of the nation.

The silver buckle of the Cossack Amulet serves as spiritual armour, protecting its wearer from adversity and bestowing confidence and strength of mind, as silver has long been associated with purity, protection, and power.

May this work of art inspire and strengthen everyone who beholds its vibrant silver lustre, whereas the Cossack spirit embodies our indomitable Ukrainian soul – the glory of our forefathers, their resilience, and love for freedom, which burned in the hearts of Cossacks centuries ago just so much, as it burns today.