KoloShop Ukrainian Gift Store Makes a Charitable Contribution to Support the Charitable Foundation «Inna”
KoloShop Ukrainian Gift Store is more than a Ukrainian gift shop in Winnipeg, Canada. It is a story of a Ukrainian family, mutual support, and love for Ukrainian culture.
After moving to Canada to escape the full-scale war in Ukraine, the family began a new chapter of their lives. They created the Kolo Ukrainian Makers Circle, an initiative that brought Ukrainian artisans living in Manitoba together and helped them sell their handmade products.
Over time, this initiative grew into KoloShop Ukrainian Gift Store.
The first physical store opened on Watt Street in Winnipeg in 2024, starting with just 11 Ukrainian artisans. In 2026, KoloShop expanded and moved to a new location at 564 Osborne Street as the number of artisans grew to approximately 80 Ukrainian makers living in Manitoba.
Today, KoloShop offers a wide variety of Ukrainian handmade products, including embroidered clothing, traditional jewellery, ceramics, candles, books, home decor, and unique gifts. Every item represents the creativity, dedication, and talent of Ukrainian artisans.
Two embroidered artworks were donated to KoloShop Ukrainian Gift Store and offered for sale for charitable purposes. Both pieces were purchased by one family of our regular customers, who chose to remain anonymous.
The proceeds from one of the embroidered artworks, CAD $50 (UAH 1,610), were directed to support the Inna Charitable Foundation.
We are sincerely grateful to everyone who contributed to this initiative. This small act of kindness demonstrates how a community can come together to support Ukrainian art, culture, and charitable causes.
KoloShop is more than a store. It is a circle of support, unity, and kindness that continues to grow far from home.
