The Voriagh diary

“Vyshyvanka,” a living tradition

“Vyshyvanka,” a living tradition

By Vivien Steindler May 12, 2026

For centuries, a single garment has carried place and time within it. Its name is “Vyshyvanka” and it is a traditional Ukrainian blouse defined not by its cut or silhouette, but...

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Matyó Rose Legend

Matyó Rose Legend

By Vivien Steindler Apr 10, 2026

Diary entry written by our cherished collaborator, Mariëlle van Luijk.Even though I am an adult now, I can still vividly remember the many evenings when I watched the beautifully animated...

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Easter in Hungary - Where It All Began

Easter in Hungary - Where It All Began

By Vivien Steindler Mar 25, 2026

If you're going to discover Hungary, do it at Easter. There is simply no better time. Last spring, we packed up the family and headed to Budapest, and what was...

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DIY Kit: Little dolls

DIY Kit: Little dolls

By Vivien Steindler Feb 19, 2026

For many years, you've welcomed our DIYs into your homes. Into quiet afternoons and restoring moments of creation. Now, we want to come a little closer.  This DIY kit is...

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DIY: A Sewing Set To Make Now & Keep Forever

DIY: A Sewing Set To Make Now & Keep Forever

By Vivien Steindler Feb 19, 2026

Every tool deserves a place to rest, scissors the most of all. They deserve to be held once the cutting is all done. After all, they hold might and responsibility....

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Designing with Care, Making with Respect

Designing with Care, Making with Respect

By Vivien Steindler Jan 30, 2026

At Voriagh, every garment and piece of jewellery begins in our family workshop on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest. It's just the three of us, Vivien, Olivia and Bruna,...

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Golden Forest Ornaments – Hand-Embossed Decorations by Olivia

Golden Forest Ornaments – Hand-Embossed Decorations by Olivia

By Vivien Steindler Dec 15, 2025

In the quiet light of winter afternoons, when the days grow short and the house fills with the promise of candle glow, these golden ornaments come to life. Hand-made by...

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Hungarian Advent Traditions: Enchanted Love Fortune-Telling

Hungarian Advent Traditions: Enchanted Love Fortune-Telling

By Vivien Steindler Dec 12, 2025

In the quiet lead up to Christmas, when the nights grow longer and the sky seems to listen to our secrets, all of Europe becomes steeped in mystery.In Hungary, the...

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An Ancient Winter Welcoming Holiday

An Ancient Winter Welcoming Holiday

By Vivien Steindler Nov 7, 2025

There are many ancient folk rituals around the world bound to the threshold between autumn and winter. Below, we’ve chosen to tell you about the one whispered in Latvia, Mārtiņi,...

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Between Wool and Wood: Our Collaboration with Victoria Veil

Between Wool and Wood: Our Collaboration with Victoria Veil

By Vivien Steindler Oct 7, 2025

At Voriagh, we believe clothing does not belong only to closets or runways, it belongs to landscapes, to memories, to the quiet corners of life where stories still breathe. That...

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Festival Season, the Voriagh Way: Breathable, Timeless, and Rooted in Tradition

Festival Season, the Voriagh Way: Breathable, Timeless, and Rooted in Tradition

By Vivien Steindler Jul 9, 2025

As the days grow longer and the evenings warmer, the season of folk festivals and concerts returns: in cobbled old towns, mossy forest clearings, beside quiet canals, and under the...

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Inside Voriagh — a haven of heritage in modern Paris

Inside Voriagh — a haven of heritage in modern Paris

By Vivien Steindler Jun 13, 2025

Tucked away in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, just steps from Bonne Nouvelle metro station, the Voriagh boutique offers more than a shopping destination. It is a quiet alcove nestled in a...

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From Heritage to Everyday: The Spirit of the Norwegian Bunad in the “Alina” Dress

From Heritage to Everyday: The Spirit of the Norwegian Bunad in the “Alina” Dress

By Vivien Steindler Jun 4, 2025

(Disclaimer: this article is not intended as an exhaustive exploration of traditional Norwegian costumes. We are still learning and gathering knowledge, and this piece focuses modestly on the Bergensbunad as...

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Rooted in the Land: The Quiet Strength of Normandy Linen in the "Misha" & "Svetlana" Dresses

Rooted in the Land: The Quiet Strength of Normandy Linen in the "Misha" & "Svetlana" Dresses

By Vivien Steindler Apr 30, 2025

There is something sacred in the simplicity of linen — in its ability to carry both history and functionality within its weave. In the Misha and Svetlana dresses, we’ve chosen...

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Protective Doll DIY

Protective Doll DIY

By Vivien Steindler Apr 2, 2025

Protective dolls, known as motankas in Ukraine or bereginyas in Slavic tradition, are ancient handmade talismans. Found in various traditional cultures, they have long been used as good luck charms...

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Three Spring Outfits with the Astrid Skirt

Three Spring Outfits with the Astrid Skirt

By Vivien Steindler Mar 28, 2025

As the days finally grow longer and nature regains its vibrant palette, it’s time to refresh our wardrobes to properly welcome spring. With its graceful volume and Hungarian-inspired embroidery, the Astrid...

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A Deep Dive into the Kaziukas Festival: A Journey Through Art and Flavors

A Deep Dive into the Kaziukas Festival: A Journey Through Art and Flavors

By Vivien Steindler Mar 21, 2025

For several years now, Olivia and I have been attending this festival to find inspiration and recharge. It’s an unmissable event where we reconnect with the authenticity of Lithuanian traditions...

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The Monogram: A Legacy of Tradition and Personalization

The Monogram: A Legacy of Tradition and Personalization

By Vivien Steindler Mar 14, 2025

Embroidery, an ancient art that has stood the test of time, continues to captivate with its delicacy and timeless elegance. Among its many forms, the monogram is more than just...

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Masked Celebrations and Banished Spirits: Carnival, an Ancestral Ritual Against Winter

Masked Celebrations and Banished Spirits: Carnival, an Ancestral Ritual Against Winter

By Vivien Steindler Mar 7, 2025

As February progresses and the days timidly grow longer, an explosion of colors takes over cities and countryside alike—Carnival. Behind its joyful festivities, vibrant costumes, and nocturnal masquerades lies a...

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The Secret Language of Alsatian Half-Timbered Houses

The Secret Language of Alsatian Half-Timbered Houses

By Vivien Steindler Feb 21, 2025

Alsatian half-timbered houses are far more than simple dwellings—they are the guardians of an ancient language etched into their wooden structures. Every beam, every motif tells a story, reflecting the...

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Wild soul

Wild soul

By Vivien Steindler Jan 30, 2025

If you have already placed an order with us, you must have received at least once a greeting card illustrated by Anette Pirso (@anetteprs), an Estonian illustrator with whom we...

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A Magical Day at the Estonian Open Air Museum

A Magical Day at the Estonian Open Air Museum

By Vivien Steindler Jan 16, 2025

During my recent trip to Estonia, my sister Olivia and I discovered a place out of time: the Estonian Open Air Museum (Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum). Nestled in a charming natural setting,...

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A Journey into Estonian Traditions: St. Martin’s Fair

A Journey into Estonian Traditions: St. Martin’s Fair

By Vivien Steindler Dec 19, 2024

From November 7 to 9, 2024, St. Martin’s Fair enchanted Tallinn by bringing together the finest Estonian handicrafts and folkloric traditions. This annual event, held around St. Martin’s Day (November...

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Gingerbread house DIY

Gingerbread house DIY

By Vivien Steindler Dec 6, 2024

Nothing beats adding a touch of sugary sweetness to winter! This week, let yourself be inspired by a special DIY: visit our blog to discover the creation of a gingerbread...

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