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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-5904 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rectangular white rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, decorated with floral, zoomorphic, anthropomorphic, and narrative ornaments (birds, floral vases, wreaths, branches, churches, crosses) in red and black threads. The ends are finished with homespun white lace. The ornament is arranged in tiers at the ends of the rushnyk.

Date
20th 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, hand weaving
Dimensions
l-240, w-36 cm

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

Record

Inventory number
Тк-5904
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
20th 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, hand weaving
Dimensions
l-240, w-36 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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