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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-562 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made of calico, decorated with stylized floral ornament embroidered with white threads: a 'tree of life' in a vase and scattered various floral branches. The ornament is mirrored from the center. The ends are decorated with a 'base'—a floral branch in a rectangular chain frame. Full description

Date
20th century
Material
Fabric, factory-produced fabric, calico, decorative and weaving materials, thread, cotton thread
Technique
Factory weaving, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-336, w-68 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made of calico, decorated with stylized floral ornament embroidered with white threads: a 'tree of life' in a vase and scattered various floral branches. The ornament is mirrored from the center. The ends are decorated with a 'base'—a floral branch in a rectangular chain frame. The longitudinal sides are emphasized with a 'gaba' in the form of a wavy branch with flowers and leaves. Legend: Part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-562
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
20th century
Material
Fabric, factory-produced fabric, calico, decorative and weaving materials, thread, cotton thread
Technique
Factory weaving, hand embroidery
Dimensions
l-336, w-68 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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