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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-3052 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made from white factory fabric, embroidered with red and black threads. The ornament is floral and ornithomorphic with added text embroidery. The composition is tiered. Full description

Date
Late 19th century
Material
Factory-made fabric, threads, zapoloch, lace
Technique
Factory weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery 'cross-stitch'
Dimensions
170x36 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made from white factory fabric, embroidered with red and black threads. The ornament is floral and ornithomorphic with added text embroidery. The composition is tiered. At the top, the letters 'UH' are embroidered, below them a bird on a branch on each side, and further down two stripes with wavy branches featuring many birds. Lace is sewn along the edge.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-3052
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
Late 19th century
Material
Factory-made fabric, threads, zapoloch, lace
Technique
Factory weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery 'cross-stitch'
Dimensions
170x36 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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