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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-111 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached linen canvas, embroidered with red and blue threads in a stylized floral ornament: 'tree of life,' two birds between small floral branches, and two bowls with a cross between them. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached linen canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
Dimensions
236х35 cm

Photo: M. F. Sumtsov Kharkiv Historical Museum · CC BY 4.0

Description

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached linen canvas, embroidered with red and blue threads in a stylized floral ornament: 'tree of life,' two birds between small floral branches, and two bowls with a cross between them. Along the vertical edges, a wide ornamental band features a serrated rectangle with sparse flower-'stars.' Legend: Part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-111
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached linen canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
Dimensions
236х35 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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