A man who poked fire and became the chief of Canadian Mohawk Indians.
Although it sounds like a fiction, it is the most common version of the story about the fate of Ukrainian pilot Ivan Datsenko, who went missing during a combat sortie on April 19, 1944 and later found himself overseas.
While everyone thought Ivan was dead, he fled to Canada, where he fell in love with an indigenous woman and became the chief of the Iroquois tribe.
The world would never have known that Datsenko was alive if Makhmud Esambayev had not accidentally encountered him in 1967. The dancer, who came to the exhibition in Canada, really wanted to see how the Indians dance. And when he got to the tribe, he was taken aback when the leader exclaimed “Zdorovenki buly!” (How do you do?). That’s how he met Ivan Datsenko from Poltava region.
In the tribe Ivan was called “Chief Poking Fire”, as he faced a lot of challenges that he managed to handle.
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AH_2f94c89e-4dd3-11f0-b70f-00155d8c3204This could’ve been just another lovely summer dress, but it wouldn’t be us if we didn’t weave a story into it—one you’d be proud to tell. Yet, it doesn't even need to be written in words, because the plot’s opening is told by the dress’s cut, the climax through its colors, and the resolution through the embroidery on its chest.
We designed it so that you could effortlessly share with the world the story of Ukrainian pilot Ivan Datsenko, who ended up in Canada, became the chief of an indigenous tribe, and received the name Chief Poking Fire.
All you need to do is wear this dress proudly, as comfort and beauty are naturally built into it. Crafted from pleasant-to-touch fabric, with convenient, roomy pockets and carefully finished seams, it’s as practical as it is meaningful.
AH_25b08489-572e-11f0-b70f-00155d8c3204A vibrant men's T-shirt embedded with elements inspired by the legend of "The One Who Passed Through Fire." On the chest, there’s a bold depiction of an Iroquois headdress, symbolizing the tribe that, according to legend, was led by Ukrainian pilot Ivan Datsenko. On the back is a subtle tone-on-tone print of the Il-4 aircraft—the very plane he piloted. The sleeve features Ukrainian and Canadian flags, reminding us of our shared history. The back also showcases the outline of an indigenous bird totem alongside the Ukrainian trident. Below that are the two names of the legendary pilot: his birth name, Ivan Datsenko, and his new name—CHIEF POKING FIRE.
AH_58d44d53-572e-11f0-b70f-00155d8c3204A striking women's T-shirt, "The Chief," thoughtfully designed with elements narrating the legend of "The One Who Passed Through Fire." On the chest is a bold depiction of an Iroquois tribal headdress, symbolizing the tribe whose leader, according to legend, was Ukrainian pilot Ivan Datsenko. The back features a subtle tone-on-tone print of the Il-4 aircraft he flew. The sleeve proudly displays Ukrainian and Canadian flags, a reminder of our shared history. The back also includes the outline of an indigenous bird totem and the Ukrainian trident. Just below, you'll find the pilot’s two names: his original Ukrainian name, Ivan Datsenko, and his adopted name—CHIEF POKING FIRE.
AH_2a971aec-3e69-11ed-9ba8-ac1f6b742a2bThe new Indian dress tells the story of a Ukrainian pilot Ivan Datsenko who came to Canada and became the leader of the Indigenous people and received the name Chief Poking Fire — the one who passed through the fire. The dress is quite restrained and minimalistic, its back is longer than the front. Mostly black, with a wide khaki stripe in the front. Only on the back, there is a small bright embroidery with the Chief’s name and embroidered feathers in matching color. The dress comes with a cropped bolero sweatshirt. It has a bright pattern on the front, back, and shoulders, reminiscent of an indigenous poncho. On the back, above the embroidered inscription Chief Poking Fire is our embroidered logo.
AH_9bf8aa04-8bd0-11eb-a234-0cc47a40fa97Mohawk bird with a trident is a symbol of Ivan Datsenko, a pilot who became the chief of the Canadian Mohawk Tribe. A chevron reminding that there is always a way out, regardless of the circumstances; life is unpredictable.
AH_f7fa3baa-5993-11ea-a22a-0cc47a40fa97Almost a military men’s sweatshirt, cross-functional and quite brutal.
On the chest there is a bright print dedicated to the Ukrainian pilot Ivan Datsenko who became the chief of Canadian Mohawk Tribe and got the name “Chief Poking Fire”.
The flags of Canada and Ukraine are placed in a concise military manner on the sleeve.
And, for sure, the sweatshirt is also “Proudly made in Ukraine
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AH_294efba6-8a8a-11e8-a20f-0cc47a40fa97Bright men’s polo in which it is possible to poke the fire. There are two names of the Ukrainian pilot who became the chief of Canadian Mohawk Tribe on the chest: the Ukrainian one – Ivan Datsenko (birth name), and the new one - CHIEF POKING FIRE.
There is an embroidered trident traditional for aviation since the times of Ukrainian People’s Republic below.
On the back there is a complex embroidery and prints that depict the outstanding Ukrainian chief. Datsenko himself is depicted wearing aviator goggles, as he is a pilot, after all.
On the shoulders there is a drawing of the aircraft IL-4 (Ivan Datsenko flew the same aircraft) with Ukrainian and Canadian flags and a bird – totem of the tribe, but with a trident.
There are the coordinates of the pilots’s new homeland on the collar.
For extra comfort, there are the slits on the sides, ventilators, as well as our traditional loop for glasses. The label “Proudly made in Ukraine” would definitely please Ivan Datsenko, the Chief Poking Fire.
Polo is available in two colors.
