Helena Tikunova

My name is Helena and I am a designer of handmade knitwear. I was born in Ukraine; now I live and work in Estonia, my second home.

The desire to stand out and freely express myself strongly influenced my decision to become a designer. Experimenting with different techniques, exploring the influence of Ukrainian and Estonian cultures, and seeking sources of inspiration where the relationship between texture and color is harmonious and therapeutic.

Quality is my top priority. I work only with the natural premium quality yarns from leading world’s manufacturers. Thanks to my professionalism and technological capabilities, all my knitwear maintains its excellent quality. I love mixing different yarns together – yarns combinations discover interesting textures and also makes the material to be even stronger and long-lasting.

My goal is to craft elegant, expressive and recognisable design – that is how the WAVES collection is brought to life. The name WAVES was given because the pattern reminds of sea waves; besides I wanted my design to represent freedom, confidence and naturalness. I’ve created and developed the pattern of the WAVES myself. This pattern is both beautiful and functional, providing comfort and style to anyone who wears it. Every WAVES piece of knitwear is unique and has a name.

All my knitwear is 100% handmade, making each piece one-of-a-kind.