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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-4511 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

White rushnyk embroidered with red, black, gray zari thread, and white hemp threads. The ornament is floral, geometric, and narrative, executed in 'cross-stitch' and openwork techniques. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, crochet, hemp thread, appliqué ornaments, lace
Technique
Hand sewing, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, counted surface embroidery, diagonal 'cross-stitch,' openwork, hand weaving, crocheting
Dimensions
296х43 cm

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

Description

White rushnyk embroidered with red, black, gray zari thread, and white hemp threads. The ornament is floral, geometric, and narrative, executed in 'cross-stitch' and openwork techniques. The composition consists of five ornamental bands from the ends: rose branch; geometric ornament band done in openwork; floral garland; black-thread broken line; two houses united by a single gate, above which a floral vase is embroidered. The center of the rushnyk is plain. Homespun lace with geometric (diamond-shaped) ornament is sewn to the ends, using 'chain' and 'column' techniques.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-4511
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, crochet, hemp thread, appliqué ornaments, lace
Technique
Hand sewing, hand embroidery, surface embroidery, counted surface embroidery, diagonal 'cross-stitch,' openwork, hand weaving, crocheting
Dimensions
296х43 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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