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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-1859 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk decorated with red and black embroidery. The central composition on both ends is a tree growing from its roots. At the top, on both sides of the central flower, sits a pair of birds facing each other. Above the tree, there is a scattered pattern of floral branches. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Bleached hemp canvas, zapoloch
Technique
Hand weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, painted surface embroidery, tambour stitch
Dimensions
374x48 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk decorated with red and black embroidery. The central composition on both ends is a tree growing from its roots. At the top, on both sides of the central flower, sits a pair of birds facing each other. Above the tree, there is a scattered pattern of floral branches. Below the tree and along the perimeter, the rushnyk is bordered with a wavy branch with flowers of various sizes and leaves, as well as a wavy line. Provenance: Belonged to Iryna Fedorivna Neshcheretna, a resident of the village of Kolontaivo.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-1859
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Bleached hemp canvas, zapoloch
Technique
Hand weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, painted surface embroidery, tambour stitch
Dimensions
374x48 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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