At their weaving atelier in southern Ukraine, Vandra empowers women by providing meaningful employment and fostering skill development. The brand takes a sustainable approach by crafting made-to-order rugs, minimizing waste, and prioritising high-quality, eco-friendly materials including non-dyed, non-coloured and recycled options.
A core part of the Vandra Rugs mission is to empower women through craftsmanship. Vandra Rugs’ weaving atelier was originally established in southern Ukraine in 2007 and relocated to Kosiv in the Carpathian Mountains due to the Russian invasion. The atelier provides employment for 48 weavers, preserving traditional crafts while fostering independence and resilience among skilled employees.
Cia Attling, Larissa Bodén & Marie Wallenberg Olsson“At the start of Vandra Rugs, we had two dreams that still drive us today....
To share the knowledge and appreciation of Scandinavian craftsmanship with a wider audience and to empower women in Ukraine.”
EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CRAFTMANSHIP