Trypillian World...It existed from the first half of the fifth century until the last quarter of the fourth millennium B.C. Now, on the territory of Ukraine, there are approximately 2,000 known Trypillian settlements and sepulchral mounds. The term "Trypillian" takes its name from the Neolithic people who lived in the area of Ukraine from 5,000 to 2,500 B.C. The most typical object found in the remains of Trypillian villages is handmade pottery, the crafting and ornamentation of which was at an advanced level. The powerful Trypillian design was of three colors: usually white and black against a red clay background. To the Trypillians, the pattern of spiraling and whirling meander, signified eternity and the cycle of life. Custom made Trypillian style ceramics and Hutsul style pottery are being crafted today by Myron and Marika Bokalo in the United States. Each piece is individually crafted by the two artists who create their own distinctive designs, incorporating the richness of shapes, patterns and colors of ancient Trypillia. Each originally designed piece is first crafted from clay. The ornamental patterns are hand-drawn and painted onto the raw clay piece. The work is then fired in a kiln for two hours to a "busque" state. Once it cools, a clear lead-free glaze is applied and the work is fired again at a temperature of 1280 degrees Fahrenheit. The Bokalo's have been creating Trypillian ceramics for over thirty years. The handcrafted works are designed and produced in their New Jersey studio. You can check out their website at  http://www.trypillian.com  and look at their creations. Contact Myron and Marika to design a work of Trypillian ceramic art especially for you or a special friend.   Myron and Marika M. Bokalo 641 Evergreen Pkwy Union, NJ 07083 908 851 0617 Trypillian@Trypillian.com http://www.trypillian.com