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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-5208 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, embroidered at the edges with red and black threads in the 'cross-stitch' technique and decorated with white openwork. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, appliqué ornaments, lace
Technique
Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery, crocheting
Dimensions
l-325, w-48 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, embroidered at the edges with red and black threads in the 'cross-stitch' technique and decorated with white openwork. The ornament is floral and floral-geometric (branch with curls, crosses alternating with flowers, diamonds, flowers on stems alternating with floral vases). The ends are decorated with woven lace with serrated edges.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-5208
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread, appliqué ornaments, lace
Technique
Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery, crocheting
Dimensions
l-325, w-48 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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