Cuhnja
Cuhnja is a food project by Monika Varšavskaja.




EVENTS

01 Illit x Acne Studios
02 Amomento Summer
03 L'Artisan Parfumeur
04 Hèrmes Themes Dinner
05 ICICLE
06 Amomento Autumn
07 Aesop Via del Corso
08 Aesop Paris
09 Reform 3daysofdesign
10 Nike x Voo Store
11 Villa Medicis Orient Express
12 Le Fooding Plans de Table
13 Marfa Journal
14 Dover Street Market
STYLING

01 Hèrmes Sweet Wonders
02 L’Artisan Parfumeur
03 Bernadette Holiday
04 Elle France Tables d’Hotte
05 Maison Alaïa Gifting

OBJECTS / SHOP

01 Baranki  
02 Kukekomm
CULTURAL PROJECTS

01 Bar Romantika
02 Vilnele Canteen
03 Roots to Routes × Palette Kiosk Riga

EXHIBITIONS

01 Breathing Through the Eyes
02 Panal Mexico City

PRESSINFO

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02 Kukekomm
May 2024

Technical development Anton Ripon
Photography Daria Svertilova



When Joshua Glass asked me to design a fantasy dessert for the new issue of Family Style on "Objects of Affection," I immediately thought of a childhood favorite—a classic rooster lollipop that my grandmother would gift me on special occasions. I wanted to reimagine this nostalgic treat as a larger-than-life lollipop, infused with a more refined flavor profile of rosemary and subtle hints of mezcal. A childhood dessert fantasy that has matured and evolved, becoming an adult fantasy that carries a deep sense of nostalgia.

With the help of my designer friend Anton Ripon, we envisioned an oversized rooster shape, which we later used to create a silicone mold for the caramel. The flavor was elevated by infusing the caramel with rosemary and adding just a touch of mezcal, creating a stronger, more sophisticated taste. The materials, colors, and packaging details—such as the aluminum stick, crafty packaging, and mini renaissance collar—thoughtfully designed to convey the sobriety and elegance of what was once a whimsical childhood treat.

Available upon request.