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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-189 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Gray-brown rushnyk sewn from two panels, embroidered with red zari thread in a floral ornament. The embroidery composition consists of a floral branch embroidered along the perimeter and framed on both sides by a chain, and rows of cross-sectioned flowers (six and seven flowers per row) along the… Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, unbleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, hemp thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, painted surface embroidery, tambour stitch
Dimensions
l-377, w-103 cm

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

Description

Gray-brown rushnyk sewn from two panels, embroidered with red zari thread in a floral ornament. The embroidery composition consists of a floral branch embroidered along the perimeter and framed on both sides by a chain, and rows of cross-sectioned flowers (six and seven flowers per row) along the narrower edges of the rushnyk's field. Above the branch at both ends of the field are three-flower vases (trees of life). Legend: The rushnyk belonged to the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-189
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, unbleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, hemp thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, painted surface embroidery, tambour stitch
Dimensions
l-377, w-103 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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