About DACHA

da·cha /ˈdäCHə/

noun

1. A country house or cottage in Russia or Ukraine, typically used as a second or vacation home.

DACHA embraces the Russian and Ukrainian concept of dacha life—summer cottage living in the countryside.

Alla Pontbriand is a decorative artist based in Wellfleet, MA. As a trained professional with a background in fine art and interior design, Pontbriand’s expertise helps clients create curated, luxurious spaces that evoke atmosphere and tell a story. Her work is rooted in her heritage, with a focus on thoughtful, timeless designs that sit as naturally in historic homes as they do in contemporary interiors.

Alla Pontbriand also offers a range of accessible, ready-made items—including watercolors, greeting cards, wallpapers, hand-painted lampshades, candlesticks, and frames—available through her online store or at her tiny brick-and-mortar shop in Wellfleet on Cape Cod.

All DACHA goods are hand-painted by Alla using traditional techniques that emphasize the character and integrity of handcraft. She celebrates the joy of mark-making and its ability to add soul and individuality to a room or object.

Here’s an introduction to our bespoke Dacha mural service:

The final cost of a bespoke mural can vary significantly depending on several factors:

   •   Size of the project: Larger murals naturally require more time and materials.

   •   Level of detail: Intricate designs take longer to complete.

   •   Artist expertise: As a professional with a background in fine art and interior design, Pontbriand’s skill and experience inform her rate.

   •   Design process: The process is highly collaborative, with ideas and sketches exchanged between the client and the artist, which is factored into the cost.

   •   Paint selection: All murals are hand-painted using Farrow & Ball, Edward Bulmer, or Annie Sloan color selections in a matte finish.

For those interested in commissioning a bespoke project or discussing specific ideas, we recommend getting in touch via www.DachaStore.com to receive a custom quote.

We will help you choose colors for your spaces and fill them thoughtfully with curated collections of antiques, art, books, and textiles.

We also host pop-up workshops where we teach you how to create your own hand-painted greeting cards, lampshades, candlesticks, and frames.

 

Our shop is based in Wellfleet Massachusetts and we welcome visitors by appointment or during our shop hours.

Monday-Saturday 12-5

Sunday closed

Bespoke Project enquiries : allapontbriand@gmail.com

Workshop enquiries : allapontbriand@gmail.com

Press and Collaboration enquiries : allapontbriand@gmail.com

Dacha Wellfleet Inc.

110 Holbrook Avenue

Wellfleet, MA 02667