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[10]: 16 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 ...
Ukrainian embroidery (Ukrainian: вишивка, romanized: vyshyvka) occupies an important place among the various branches of Ukrainian decorative arts. [1] 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. [ 2 ]
Vyshyvankas were typically made from hemp of linen and differed significantly between regions, in both cut and decor. [1] The earliest vyshyvankas appeared in Ukrainian villages in the middle of the 18th century despite the fact that Ukrainian embroidery is known from 10 to 11 centuries, but it is limited to goldwork for the feudal nobility. [1]
Vyshyvanka Day is an international holiday that aims to preserve the Ukrainian folk traditions of creating and wearing ethnic embroidered clothes called vyshyvankas. It is celebrated the third Thursday of May. [1] Vyshyvankas are, along with pysankas (traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs), one of the best known symbols of Ukrainian culture. [1]
Ukraine ‘hits power substation’ in drone attacks on Russian border regions. 08:25, Athena Stavrou. Ukraine launched a new wave of drone strikes on Russia’s border regions of Kursk and Kaluga ...
Different regions of Ukraine have their own traditional ornamentation with their own variation of style and meaning. Examples can be seen in Ukrainian painting (Petrykivka, Kosiv, Opishnia, Bubnivka), ornamental architecture, Ukrainian embroidery, and textile motifs from various Ukrainian historical regions.
As Russian forces make slow progress in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's military stages a surprise cross-border attack. ... News. Science & Tech ...
Kin was born in Kyiv, Ukraine. She has worked in advertising and fashion photography since 2010. [6] In 2008, Kin launched her own clothing brand Vita Kin for Kingdom, which specialized in dresses. [7] In 2013, she created the Vyshyvanka by Vita Kin brand, [8] which is based on outfits inspired by the Ukrainian national costume, vyshyvanka.