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SONYA | KYIV | AUGUST 2024

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Museum of Gonchara

Kyiv, Ukraine

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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. Square The symbol of well-being, peace, and fortune. It also means perfection, harmony, and order. In the Ukrainian tradition, the square is the symbol of earth. Rhomb The symbol of the sun and earth union as well as utility. It consists of two triangles which represent the male and female principles. The rhomb with a dot inside means a sown field which equaled to prosperity and abundance for Ukrainian ancestors. Circle The symbol of the sun, heaven energy, and eternity. Herbal motives Main meanings are purity and prosperity. Snowball tree The...↴ http://ukrainian-recipes.com/mysterious-symbolism-of-ukrainian-embroidery.html

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International Embroidered Shirt Day On the 17th of May in 2018 Ukrainians will celebrate the International Vyshyvanka Day (Embroidered Shirt Day). This wonderful feast does not have the fixed date. It is celebrated annually on the third Thursday of May. In many towns and villages of Ukraine demonstration, parades, festivals, and concerts will be held. The social media will be filled with photos of people wearing diverse embroidery shirts of all color palettes and national embroidery patterns. In recent years vyshyvanka has become not only a national symbol and traditional cloth but also a trendy accessory. Embroidered shirts and dresses look chic and festive and can suit almost any occasion. On the day of the feast, people wear embroidered shirts when they go to work, universities, schools, and kindergartens. Vyshyvanka is the symbol of national unity People of different ages and social positions took part in the event. The feast is not bound to any political or religious events. It is aimed to remind...↴ http://ukrainian-recipes.com/international-embroidered-shirt-day.html

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National Ukrainian dress all over the world

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National Ukrainian dress

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🌺Embroidereddress by IVOLGA🌺

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Ukrainian vyshyvanka by IVOLGA🌹 Instagram: by_ivolga