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Textiles · Rushnyk
Rushnyk
Rushnyk decorated with red embroidery. The embroidery covers 2/3 of the fabric, placed at the ends. The central composition on both ends is a mythical tree growing from a vase. On the middle branches, a pair of birds facing each other peck at berries. Full description
- Date
- 18th century
- Material
- Bleached hemp canvas, zari thread
- Technique
- Hand weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, painted surface embroidery, rushnyk stitch
- Dimensions
- l-265, w-50 cm
Description
Rushnyk decorated with red embroidery. The embroidery covers 2/3 of the fabric, placed at the ends. The central composition on both ends is a mythical tree growing from a vase. On the middle branches, a pair of birds facing each other peck at berries. Around the tree, for 2/3 of the rushnyk's length, there is a scattering of stars and flowers (sunflowers). Below the tree, a branch with leaves is separated by a zigzag line. The rushnyk is bordered with a zigzag line, and every five angles, a diamond is sewn on the outer edge. Legend: Used in the Kharkiv region, part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.
Record
- Inventory number
- Тк-105
- Title
- Rushnyk
- Projects
- Ukrainian embroidery
- Date
- 18th century
- Material
- Bleached hemp canvas, zari thread
- Technique
- Hand weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, painted surface embroidery, rushnyk stitch
- Dimensions
- l-265, w-50 cm
- Place of creation
- Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate
