Ukrainian Embroidery
by Column Scott
1. Male and female embroideries in different regions of the country significantly differ from each other both by the technique of the embroidery itself, and by the shape, color scheme and patterns.
2. For many centuries Ukrainians have been decorating clothes with various embroidered patterns and ornaments.
3. Ukrainian national embroidery is known, popular and in demand far beyond Ukraine.
4. Regional features
5. 1. In the Poltava region, towels and shirts are embroidered smoothly and with only white thread. Only in very rare cases could girls use gray or red threads. Embroidered patterns on the shirt manikins were surrounded by black, rarely colored stripes.
6. In Polissya, embroidery is distinguished by some strictness and simplicity. Geometric figures are repeated several times, thereby creating one inseparable ornament. Most often used red thread.
7. Quite simple, but at the same time, unique patterns are inherent in Volyn embroidery. It was performed on a white or grayish linen cloth with a red thread. Geometric patterns were the most popular, however, in the northern part of the region, vegetable patterns predominated - berries, flowers, leaves.
8. Bukovina embroidery is famous for its variety of embroidery materials. Here, silver and gold threads, silk, wool, and beads are used. A variety of techniques and ornaments are used.
