This candlestick from the Guculia.TINI black ceramics collection blends ancient symbolism with modern design. Its minimalist shape echoes the motanka, a traditional Ukrainian folk doll once made as a charm to protect the home. Handmade using the rare Gavarechchyna pottery technique, this black smoky ceramic piece is fired in a wood-burning oven, where natural smoke oxidizes the clay, turning it deep black. Designer Danuta Kril revives this almost lost tradition, creating timeless decor that carries the spirit of Ukrainian craftsmanship, heritage, and protection into modern interiors.