The rushnyk (ritual cloth) is a significant symbol of Ukrainian culture, accompanying a person throughout life. Its ornaments contain ancient magical symbols, the Tree of Life, the protective goddess Berehynia, and motifs representing nature and the cosmos.
The museum’s collection includes about 4,000 rushnyks, with 367 featured in the exhibition. These originate from Kyiv, Poltava, Polissia, Cherkasy, and Chernihiv regions.
Of particular value are 19th-century handwoven rushnyks from Pereiaslav, which are iconic examples of Ukrainian folk art. The exhibition also features:
The true gems of the collection are embroidered rushnyks from the 18th–19th centuries, made using traditional techniques such as the old Poltava stitch, tambour stitch, various types of openwork embroidery, and cross-stitch.
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