Embroidery in Ukraine has a rich history. It can be traced back over 2000 years and there are many styles and colours based on the different areas in the country while the motifs themselves are rich with symbolism.
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| Marina, Katerina and Valeriya have been embroidering and selling vyshyvankas to raise funds for the Ukrainian war effort and to popularise the icon of Ukrainian culture [Pearly Jacob/Al Jazeera] |
A group of embroiderers who fled Ukraine and who meet up in a coffee shop in Tbilisi, Georgia are keeping the embroidery of Ukraine alive in various ways. Some stitch brooches as well as vyshyvankas, a shirt embroidered with colourful motifs, and take various commissions.
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| Details of a century-old pattern from the region of Chernihiv on natural hemp cloth that 24-year-old Maryana Lyba is currently working on for a US-based client [Courtesy Maryana Lyba] Source: Aljazeera.com |
Numerous other enterprises based on Ukraine's embroidery are continuing despite the difficult circumstances they find themselves in. Part of the funds raised go in some way towards the war effort.
The original article can be read here on Aljazeera.com. I found it a fascinating read.
A great post Lyn. Really interesting. I’m hoping we might follow up with a session at my Guild group.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed it, Jillian! Embroidery seems to be widely practised throughout the country. The war has brought it to the forefront and is causing something of a revival.
DeleteThank you - following the link now!
ReplyDeleteIt's an in-depth article with many layers. Enjoy reading it, Rachel.
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