About Abris Art — manufacturer of embroidery and paint by numbers kits

About Us: A Story of Resilience, Passion, and Creativity at Abris Art

Abris Art is far more than just a manufacturer of bead embroidery kits and thread embroidery kits. It is a story of Ukrainian entrepreneurship with a human face. It is a journey of dedication, unyielding resilience, and creativity capable of being reborn and conquering global markets, even after having to start completely from scratch.

Abris Art stand at an international craft trade show with the company team and its bead and cross stitch embroidery kits

How It All Began: From a Family Idea to a Global Brand

Our story began in 2008 in Kharkiv, Ukraine. The company was born as a family initiative of brothers Vadym and Pylyp Hryshyn and their mother Valentyna, who became the first designer and chief inspiring fan of Abris Art.

The idea was simple yet ambitious: to create something incredibly beautiful, innovative, and high-quality for those who love crafting with their own hands. What once originated in a small Kharkiv apartment has today transformed into a leading brand represented in over 30 countries across four continents, with the company growing by more than 40% annually! Today, international exports represent over 80% of our business, proving that Ukrainian products are globally competitive.

An Abris Art designer working on an embroidery chart on screen next to the finished piece

Innovative Technologies and Premium Materials

We don't do mass production, and we don't dump prices—we create flawless quality. Abris Art clearly stands out in the market thanks to our own invention: using artist canvas as the base for bead embroidery. This is our patented technology that transforms the finished piece into a true masterpiece.

Each of our kits brings together the world's finest materials:

Calibrated seed beads directly from legendary Czech manufacturer Preciosa.
Premium quality embroidery floss from the renowned French brand DMC.
Original German Zweigart fabric — the recognized standard in cross-stitch worldwide.
Japanese Roland equipment for high-precision printing on artistic canvas.

Our catalog features over 3,000 kits — from classic still life and landscapes to modern avant-garde and abstract art. Moreover, we combined tradition with technology: each kit includes a QR code linking to detailed video instructions. The packaging itself features descriptions in eight languages, ensuring the embroidery process is simple and clear for beginners worldwide.

Passing Through Fire and Emerging Stronger

Until 2022, the heart of Abris Art beat in Kharkiv. However, the full-scale war destroyed everything: our warehouses, equipment, and established logistics. Our primary mission became saving lives. After evacuating our team, we accepted the challenges of fate and began building production from scratch in another Ukrainian city.

We didn't just survive — we made a powerful leap forward. To get closer to our European clients and ensure seamless, high-speed logistics, in 2024 we opened our own office, warehouse, and logistics hub in Warsaw, Poland. Today, the Abris Art trademark is officially registered in both Ukraine and the EU, and all our products strictly comply with international technical and sanitary standards.

Abris Art exhibition stand showing over 3,000 embroidery kits sold in 47 countries

A business built on trust and love for people

At Abris Art, we build our business not on loud advertising, but on honest relationships. We don't hide the fact that there are real people behind our brand, which means minor mishaps occasionally happen. However, we don't see these as failures, but as opportunities to grow, improve, and demonstrate our care in practice—

Our gold standard of service and guarantees for every crafter:

If you find a discrepancy in your kit: We unconditionally take full responsibility. Should you notice any missing or incorrect items in your kit, we will definitely replace the part at our own expense
If you lose any components: Life happens. If you lose threads or beads, or—like one of our clients in Alabama whose furry pet accidentally ate part of the materials—don't worry! We will promptly select and dispatch additional materials so you can successfully complete your masterpiece.
If you have custom requests or suggestions: Our team is always open to dialogue. We are ready to listen to any of your ideas, help with non-standard queries, or offer personal advice.

The Abris Art team selecting beads and threads and assembling embroidery kits

A New Chapter of Growth During Wartime: Abris Art Paint by Numbers

Despite the immense challenges of wartime and relocating our production, our development never stopped. What’s more, it was precisely during this difficult period that our new major project was born — "Paint by Numbers."

We analyzed the market and realized that people deeply need high-quality art therapy. That is why we brought our uncompromising premium quality standards and patented technologies into this segment. Painting kits from Abris Art are fundamentally different from most mass-market offerings available today.

Why Abris Art Paint by Numbers Outshines the Competition:

Color scheme printed on artist-grade canvas
High-density acrylic paints with zero transparency
Vacuum-sealed paints and a finishing varnish
Gallery-wrapped canvas (artwork extends around the sides) — in Abris Art kits, the image continues onto the edges of the canvas. As a result, the finished painting looks complete from every angle and is immediately ready to decorate your interior.
Complete set of tools and mounting hardware
Both paper and digital reference guides with QR code access
Thoughtfully designed aesthetic packaging: ideal for gifting

A Look into the Future

In today's turbulent world, embroidery and painting have become essential tools for mindfulness, relaxation, meditation and self-expression.

We confidently look ahead: our plans include launching next-generation DIY kits, integrating modern technologies, creating vibrant creative collaborations, and grow a vibrant international crafting community. Through the power of resilience, innovation, and a social mission (supporting local manufacturers and developing female entrepreneurship), Abris Art has become a nominee for the prestigious Forbes Next 250 list among companies shaping the future of business.

Abris Art is a brand that brings true values, a shared dream, and a touch of Ukraine's invincible spirit to every single kit.

Abris Art designers holding finished bead and cross stitch embroidery works

Global Media About Abris Art / Trusted Worldwide

Here you can explore features, articles, and expert insights about our brand in leading international publications that follow our growth and success in the global market.

Publication	Headline	Link
Craft Industry Alliance	From a Kharkiv Garage to a Global Supplier: What It Takes to Run a Business in Ukraine	Read the article →
Yellow Blue	Kharkiv Entrepreneurs Invented a Bead Embroidery Technique on Canvas — Now Their Kits Are Sold Across Four Continents. An Interview with Abris Art Co-Founder Vadym Hryshyn	Read the article →
Handmade Seller	Sharing New and Interesting Features from H+H Americas	Read the article →