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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-3151 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of white factory-produced cotton canvas, decorated with narrative embroidery 'Taras Bulba' executed in the 'cross-stitch' technique with multicolored threads. The embroidery, located at the ends, depicts Taras Bulba meeting his sons in the courtyard, with their mother at the doorstep. Full description

Date
20th century
Material
Fabric, factory-produced fabric, cotton fabric, decorative and weaving materials, thread, mouline
Technique
Factory weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery, crocheting, embroidery, surface embroidery, straight 'cross-stitch'
Dimensions
126х48 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of white factory-produced cotton canvas, decorated with narrative embroidery 'Taras Bulba' executed in the 'cross-stitch' technique with multicolored threads. The embroidery, located at the ends, depicts Taras Bulba meeting his sons in the courtyard, with their mother at the doorstep. The rushnyk is hemmed with 'single prutik' and decorated with woven lace with serrated edges.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-3151
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
20th century
Material
Fabric, factory-produced fabric, cotton fabric, decorative and weaving materials, thread, mouline
Technique
Factory weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery, crocheting, embroidery, surface embroidery, straight 'cross-stitch'
Dimensions
126х48 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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