Ztista is a very special invention – a mixture of clay, recycled paper, flax fibers and wood chips with a biopolymer cover. The environmentally friendly material only takes about five years to decompose in the soil.

I use organic material based on traditional techniques with great enthusiasm because it represents the concept of sustainability so well in my work as a designer: Being at one with the nature of our environment and in touch with its cultural roots.

Literally translated, "Ztista" means "made of dough" – and indeed the similarities in consistency and appearance are obvious. One of the main ingredients is clay, which has always been highly valued in Ukraine. Thus, the technique of processing the basic elements of Ztista was used in our country long ago for the construction of traditional dwellings, the so-called Hata.

The workshop teaches its participants the complete process of making the material, from kneading the "dough" to sculpting the surface, in order to then materialize their own designs of small furniture, lamps and other utensils.