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Textiles · Rushnyk

Rushnyk

Inv. no. Тк-94 · Textiles

Project: Sloboda Ukraine Code. Ukrainian embroidery

Rushnyk decorated with red embroidery. The central composition on both ends is a mythical tree growing in a vase. Below the tree and along the perimeter, the rushnyk is bordered with a double zigzag line. Full description

Date
19th century
Material
Factory-made fabric, zapoloch
Technique
Factory weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, painted surface embroidery, tambour stitch, overcast
Dimensions
212x35 cm

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

Description

Rushnyk decorated with red embroidery. The central composition on both ends is a mythical tree growing in a vase. Below the tree and along the perimeter, the rushnyk is bordered with a double zigzag line. Between the lines, at the bottom, there is a floral branch, and along the perimeter, a wavy branch with buds. Provenance: Used in Kharkiv region, part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.

Record

Inventory number
Тк-94
Title
Rushnyk
Collection group
Textiles · Rushnyk
Date
19th century
Material
Factory-made fabric, zapoloch
Technique
Factory weaving, embroidery, hand embroidery, painted surface embroidery, tambour stitch, overcast
Dimensions
212x35 cm
Place of creation
Ukraine, Sloboda Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate

Updated 14 Oct 2026

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