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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-129 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, embroidered with red, black, and white threads. The edges are decorated with a mirrored stylized floral ornament: a 'tree of life' motif in the form of a large floral branch with leaves, framed on three sides by a floral garland. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-316, w-48 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, embroidered with red, black, and white threads. The edges are decorated with a mirrored stylized floral ornament: a 'tree of life' motif in the form of a large floral branch with leaves, framed on three sides by a floral garland. Above the ornament, there is text embroidered in cross-stitch. Legend: Part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-129
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-316, w-48 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

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