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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-135 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of white fabric, embroidered with light brown, light sand, beige, and lilac threads. The ends are decorated with stylized floral and geometric ornaments: a branch with leaves and flowers, framed on three sides by a zigzag line, with tassels extending from each corner. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, factory-produced fabric, cotton fabric, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Factory weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-212, w-38 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of white fabric, embroidered with light brown, light sand, beige, and lilac threads. The ends are decorated with stylized floral and geometric ornaments: a branch with leaves and flowers, framed on three sides by a zigzag line, with tassels extending from each corner. The edges are decorated with beige thread, with tassels at the corners. Legend: Part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-135
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, factory-produced fabric, cotton fabric, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Factory weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-212, w-38 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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