Ukrainian Vyshyvanka
Mysterious symbolism of Ukrainian embroidery
On the International Vyshyvanka Day, people wear
Ukrainian national embroidered shirts that impress with their beauty and
diversity. However, not everybody knows that images and patterns feature
rich symbolism.
Each stitch,
star or
flower has its own meaning. Ukrainians
believed that embroidery is a peculiar talisman protecting against
everything bad and they tried to represent happiness, fate, life, and
power in the ornaments.
Symbol of the star with eight rays
The union of female and male principles which gives birth to all.
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