Thanksgiving is the one holiday that asks nothing of us except to notice what we already have. This year we want to say thank you, and tell you which of our beasts carry that feeling best.
Thank you, America
Dyvooo was born in Ukraine in 2012, from naive art, old tales and a simple belief: wonder lives in ordinary things. Today our beasts travel much further than we ever imagined, and many of them find their homes in the United States.
So this Thanksgiving, our first thank you goes to you. To the people who opened their homes, their schools and their hearts to families who had to start over. To everyone who chose a small hand-drawn beast and gave it a place on a shelf, a sofa or a kitchen table. You turned a small studio's drawings into a bridge between two countries, and we do not take that lightly.
Gratitude is a responsibility
We think gratitude is more than a feeling at the table. It is a promise to treat well what you were given. For us, that promise looks like this:
- Made only when you order. Every mug, pillow and sweatshirt is made for one person. Nothing sits in a warehouse, nothing is thrown away at the end of the season.
- Made close to you. Most US orders are made in the US, so your gift travels a shorter road.
- Made to last. We choose soft, durable basics that live through many family dinners, not one.
Responsibility is also about what a gift says. A thank you should be specific. That is why every Dyvooo beast carries a sign.
Six signs of gratitude
Squirrel and the Oak Branch: steady abundance. The squirrel never worries about winter, because she gathers a little every day. A quiet sign of harvest and of enough to go around. The perfect host gift.
Sheep in Sky Curls: abundant home. A full table, a warm hearth and a door that stays open. For the friend who always hosts, or the family that just moved into a new home.
Heavenly Storks: family happiness. Storks always come back to the same nest. A sign for everyone who travels home for the holiday, and for the newest members of the family.
Emerald Cat-Whale: safe harbour. Half cat, half whale, at home on land and at sea. For the person who is your safe place.
Baroque Weasel: true friendship. Made for Friendsgiving, for the friends who became your chosen family.
Bison: quiet strength. Strong without being loud, the bison carries the whole herd through winter. A gift for a dad, a brother or a grandpa, and a beast America knows well.
Gifts that say thank you
Bring a mug or an enamel cup filled with candy to the host, a pillow or a sherpa blanket for the sofa where everyone ends up after dinner, a notebook for a grateful list, or matching sweatshirts for the family photo. You will find them all in our Thanksgiving Gifts collection.
Ordering for the US? Because every piece is made to order, please order by mid-November so your gift arrives before Thanksgiving on 26 November.
With gratitude,
Olena and the Dyvooo team