ТК-129
Rushnyk
- Century
- 19
- Size
- l-316, w-48 cm
- Material
- Fabric, homespun fabric, bleached hemp canvas, decorative and weaving materials, thread, zari thread
- Technique
- Hand weaving, hand sewing, hand embroidery
- Place of creation
- Ukraine, Kharkiv Governorate
Description
Rushnyk made of homespun bleached hemp canvas, embroidered with red, black, and white threads. The edges are decorated with a mirrored stylized floral ornament: a 'tree of life' motif in the form of a large floral branch with leaves, framed on three sides by a floral garland. Above the ornament, there is text embroidered in cross-stitch.
**Legend:** Part of the collection of the Museum of Sloboda Ukraine named after H.S. Skovoroda.