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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-6333 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk made from two fragments of white homespun canvas, embroidered in red and black threads. The floral, ornithomorphic, and geometric ornament is located at the edges. Full description

Date
20th century
Material
Homespun hemp canvas, sewing thread, 'floss'
Technique
Hand weaving, machine and hand sewing, hand embroidery 'diagonal cross-stitch,' crochet
Dimensions
204x46 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk made from two fragments of white homespun canvas, embroidered in red and black threads. The floral, ornithomorphic, and geometric ornament is located at the edges. The ornament consists of two compositions: stylized chestnut branches with fruits and leaves, with three birds on each; below, pairs of swans with a floral-geometric ornament between them. Below the swans is a band with a geometric ornament and tassels. The ends of the rushnyk are decorated with handmade lace with a geometric ornament and a toothed edge. The rushnyk is hemmed with a hand stitch.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-6333
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
20th century
Material
Homespun hemp canvas, sewing thread, 'floss'
Technique
Hand weaving, machine and hand sewing, hand embroidery 'diagonal cross-stitch,' crochet
Dimensions
204x46 cm
Place of creation
USSR, Kharkiv Oblast, Novovodolazky District, village of Starovirivka

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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