Basic information

Marina Turlay and Nataliya Dronova are the founders of the brand. Marina is an Industrial Designer, she came up with the brand philosophy, and the ideas of the first Berestaproject products came from her. Nataliya is the Project Manager and General Director of Beresta LLC, she is engaged in its promotion and establishment of business processes within the company.

Beresta in Russian means birch bark.

Materials used

For creation of all Berestaproject products the priority is given to natural materials. The basis of all collections is the use of birch bark in combination with such materials as ceramics, metal, glass, etc. Expansion of the line using all these materials is in our plans.

Clients of the workshop (individuals, restaurants, offices, the most interesting products and projects can be demonstrated here)

Buyers of the products are both individuals and corporate clients. The most popular collections are Onfim - depicting the birch bark manuscripts - and the modernist Dots collection. Clients also have the opportunity to order their own images on birch bark.

Self-developed design or collaboration with designers and sketching

Marina Turlay is involved in creation of all concepts for the products. The brand also engages graphic designers and illustrators to work on the visual part of the project.

What's worth attention when buying/ordering your products

Berestaproject products are manufactured in Russia and particularly in Novgorod region using environmentally friendly materials. The ideology of the brand implies a responsible attitude to nature, therefore, waste from the woodworking industry is used in the manufacture. In addition, the founders of the company involve disabled people in the performance of work, embodying a social mission in Braille collection. Berestaproject tableware can be washed by both hand and using the dishwasher, as well as used in the microwave.

Care for company products (whether special care is required and which kind)

The fastening of birch bark was created in accordance with the traditional methods of weaving of birch bark products in the Far East. Such fastening together with a special processing ensures the strength of the products, which allows using and washing them like ordinary ceramic and china tableware. Birch bark is so structured that the more you use it (wash, touch it with your hands), the better it is for it.

Plans for the future

The company establishes an independent birch bark production in Novgorod Region, which provides local residents with jobs, including birch bark master craftsmen and artisans. Entering the world market and presenting the products at various international exhibitions of design and consumer goods is planned as well.

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