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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-137 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, sewn from two parts. Decorated with red horizontal woven stripes, between which are stylized floral and floral-geometric ornaments embroidered with black and red threads: large four-petal flowers, irises, grapevines with leaves, garlands of flowers… Full description

Date
20th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-336, w-46.5 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, sewn from two parts. Decorated with red horizontal woven stripes, between which are stylized floral and floral-geometric ornaments embroidered with black and red threads: large four-petal flowers, irises, grapevines with leaves, garlands of flowers with leaves, a wide band of openwork with inlaid squares, and a garland of large roses with leaves. The ends are decorated with woven fringe with tassels. Legend: Part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-137
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
20th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-336, w-46.5 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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