Embroidery is a valuable part of Ukrainian culture

Ukrainian embroidery (Ukrainian: вишивка, vyshyvka) occupies an important place among the various branches of Ukrainian decorative arts. Embroidery has a rich history in Ukraine, and has long appeared in Ukrainian folk dress as well as played a part in traditional Ukrainian weddings and other celebrations. Different kinds of embroideries existed almost in all places. Still, Ukraine is a country where embroidered shirt (Ukrainian: вишиванка, vyshyvanka) became a national symbol, which had a long transformation and very organically entered the modern fashion.