From Russia to Singapore
The Story of Mokosh Threads
A journey shaped by travel, craftsmanship, friendship, and a
growing appreciation for objects that carry history.
May 2023
Gorodets, Russia
The City of Masters
The story began when Nastya and Wan travelled to Gorodets,
known as the City of Masters. There, they were introduced
to local craftspeople and discovered workshops preserving
traditional Slavic decorative arts, handmade garments, and
regional craft techniques.
The visit left a lasting impression and introduced them to
the people behind these cultural objects.
June 2023
Suzdal, Russia
A Meeting with Daria
During a visit to Suzdal for the annual Cucumber Festival,
Nastya and Wan met a travelling craftswoman named Daria,
who was selling premium traditional costumes.
Her clothing stood out for its quality, detail, and connection
to traditional design. This encounter helped shape their
appreciation for authentic Slavic garments produced by
independent makers.
2024
A New Chapter
Moving to Singapore
Nastya and Wan moved to Singapore for work. Although they
were now far from Russia, their interest in Slavic crafts
and cultural history continued.
They remained in contact with craftspeople and small
workshops across Russia and Ukraine.
November 2025
The Beginning of the Brand
The Idea for Mokosh Threads
Wan discovered the upcoming Renfaire festival in Singapore
and saw an opportunity to introduce authentic Slavic
medieval-inspired clothing to a new audience.
Together, Nastya and Wan began contacting trusted makers and
craftspeople in Russia and Ukraine, sourcing garments from
small workshops similar to those they had first encountered
during their travels.
31 January 2026
The First Booth
Mokosh Threads Meets Singapore
The garments arrived just in time for the festival. On
31 January 2026, Nastya and Wan opened the first
Mokosh Threads booth.
Alongside the traditional clothing, Wan displayed part of
his personal collection of Soviet mechanical watches and
vintage film cameras. Visitors responded warmly, and the
watches and cameras quickly became an unexpected highlight
of the event.
2026 & Beyond
A Growing Collection
Vintage Finds. Timeless Stories.
Following the festival, Mokosh Threads expanded beyond
clothing to include vintage Soviet watches, film cameras,
crafts, and other carefully selected objects.
The brand has since participated in additional events and
continues to sell through Carousell and online. The collection
will continue to grow slowly and thoughtfully, guided by
authenticity, craftsmanship, and stories worth preserving.