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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-2074 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, sewn from two panels, embroidered in the 'tambour' technique with red threads. The stylized floral ornament features a central 'tree' in the form of a long branch with flowers growing from a vase, and bouquets of two and three flowers. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, cotton thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand embroidery
Dimensions
342х54.5 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, sewn from two panels, embroidered in the 'tambour' technique with red threads. The stylized floral ornament features a central 'tree' in the form of a long branch with flowers growing from a vase, and bouquets of two and three flowers. Below this central part is a wide horizontal 'base' band with larger and smaller flowers on a branch. Along the vertical edges, an ornamental band features a long branch with small flowers. The edges are decorated with the 'obmetytsia' ('gorodky') finishing seam.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-2074
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, cotton thread
Technique
Hand weaving, hand embroidery
Dimensions
342х54.5 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate, Kotelivka village

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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