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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-188 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Gray rushnyk sewn from two panels (50 cm each), embroidered with red and black threads in a floral ornament. The embroidery composition consists of an ornamental strip (stylized flowers) along the perimeter, framed on both sides by wavy lines; a scattering of small branches with flowers and buds… Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
Technique
Hand weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, counted surface embroidery, 'chain' ('tambour'), machine sewing
Dimensions
l-276, w-99 cm

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

Description

Gray rushnyk sewn from two panels (50 cm each), embroidered with red and black threads in a floral ornament. The embroidery composition consists of an ornamental strip (stylized flowers) along the perimeter, framed on both sides by wavy lines; a scattering of small branches with flowers and buds across the rushnyk's field; and four branches with large flowers embroidered in the corners of the rushnyk's field. Legend: The rushnyk belonged to the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-188
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, embroidery, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, counted surface embroidery, 'chain' ('tambour'), machine sewing
Dimensions
l-276, w-99 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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