What is vyshyvanka?
Ukrainian Vyshyvanka - is the colloquial name of the traditional
Ukrainian embroidered shirt. History of Vyshyvanka, technician and
methods of her implementation are by the world-wide type of art of the
Ukrainian people.
The embroidery is a fundamental element of the Ukrainian folk costume
in both sexes.Ukrainian vyshyvanka is distinguished by local
embroidery features specific to Ukrainian embroidery:
The vyshyvanka not only speaks of its Ukrainian origin but also of
the particular region in which it was made. The knowing eye could
detect where a person hailed from by the clothes on their back.
Embroidery is thus an important craft within Ukraine and different
techniques exist to suit local styles with their own particular
patterns and colours. Traditionally, the thread was coloured
according to local formulas using bark, leaves, flowers, berries and
so on. In this way, the local environment is literally reflected in
the colour of the embroidery.
— JJ Gurga, Echoes of the Past: Ukrainian Poetic Cinema and the
Experiential Ethnographic Mode
There is a long tradition of Ukrainian resist evil by beauty. That is
what prompted the long winter evenings to embroider clothes yourself,
family and loved ones, concluding in embroidered patterns heartfelt
dreams and feelings. Future bride begins in childhood care for chest:
clothes themselves, her husband and children - embroidery towel.
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