Ukrainian Ba.Ba.Bagz by Vera Skripchenko & Sasha Barrett

Ukrainian Ba.Ba.Bagz by Vera Skripchenko & Sasha Barrett

 Limited Edition of 10
"Bigger is maybe better? Fit more stuff, extra pockets, loops to hang your keys, comfy, and most importantly... impeccable style! hand sewn by Babushka one by one, designed by Sasha. 50% of sales go to a family member fighting on the front lines of Ukraine." - Vera and Sasha

Details & Measurements /  Zipper closure with two inside pockets and two exterior pockets.
Materials / cotton canvas, metal zipper and embroidered patch

In the fall of 2023, Vera Skripchenko — known affectionately as "Babushka"— and her husband expecting a difficult winter in Ukraine due to the ongoing full-scale war with Russia, were able to cross the border into Poland and come out west to be with their Ukrainian family, seeking safety in the United States amid the ongoing war. 

A lifelong seamstress, Vera found purpose in her craft while adapting to life far from home.

This collaborative project was born from the close bond between Vera and her grandson Sasha Barrett, a ceramist who recently finished his Masters of the University of Missoula. Together, they designed a cross-body messenger bag—an object rooted in utility, care, and resilience. Each piece is sewn by Vera, slowly and intentionally, offering a way for her hands to stay busy and her spirit connected to home.

“Being Ukrainian, we are grateful for our safety here in the states, and by donating a percentage of profits to the Ukrainian resistance—either humanitarian aid or military support—we are able to participate in the pursuit of victory from afar.”

100% of proceeds go directly to Vera and her family*, supporting their life in displacement and aiding loved family members still in Ukraine. A portion of funds is used for urgent family needs, including the recent medical care for a relative injured while serving in the Ukrainian army during the war against Russia.

These bags are more than accessories—they are stitched with history, memory, and hope.

Thank you for being part of their story.

*APORTA Shop absorbs all retail expenses related to selling these bags, including Shopify fees and shipping materials, and does not take any profit from their sales.