Our History

The history of ourfamily-run Christmas ornament production company began in 1991 when Jaroslav Hejduk And Miloš Němec founded HAN spol. s r.o. The start-up initially worked with the Art Production Cooperative in Dvůr Králové nad Labem.

Over time, the company established partnerships with other business partners and began exporting its products abroad. With interest in handmade glass ornaments on a steady upward trajectory, the company began creating its own new collections each year, letting customers browse at the company's headquarters. 

Between 1998 and 2000, HAN was honoured to collaborate with Vize 97, the foundation of Dagmar and Václav Havel, designing and creating special collections for the likes of Charles III when he was HRH the Prince of Wales, Hillary Clinton, and Queen Paola and King Albert II of Belgium. The Havels were also gifted a special collection, with our Christmas ornaments adorning their tree at Prague Castle.

In March 2020, Martina Mesjar, the daughter of one of the founders, became the owner of the company. Her arrival saw the company renamed to form the brand HAN Design s.r.o. Its respect for tradition, production processes, employees, customers and business partners remains unchanged.

HAN Design s.r.o. enjoys an exclusive partnership with Jarmila Mucha Plocková, granddaughter of Alphonse Mucha, and Milada Myslbeková, great-granddaughter of Josef Václav Myslbek, producing unique Nöel Design collections. These collections are inspired by the works of Alphonse Mucha in combination with original creations by Jarmila Mucha Plocková, and by the works of Josef Václav Myslbek alongside the artistry of Milada Myslbeková. Through this collaboration, Christmas ornaments are transformed into true works of art that enchant with the magical beauty of the ArtNouveau world and stories etched in time.

That's us – HAN Design, a Czech company that has been celebrating respect for traditional craftsmanship, the honest labour of skilled hands, and original and modern Christmas decoration designs since 1991. We have been turning fragile craftsmanship into true masterpieces for more than three decades, thanks to the skill and artistry of our seasoned artisans in Jičín, the gateway to the Czech Paradise.