stars
Stars are a very common motif in Ukrainian embroidery. Here we have three separate designs which feature starlike motifs. The first is an area design useful for a tablecloth or other purpose. The second would make a good design for a man's shirt. The third, which is of the type called 'ox eye' would be equally good for a border of a table scarf. Of course, many other uses are possible.
This type of red and black cross stitch is found all across Ukraine today.
Thank you for reading.
Roman K.
rkozakand@aol.com
From
L. V. Hrabovs'ka et al, 'Znaky - 155 old Ukrainian Embroideries', Kyjiw [Kiev], 1992
Roses
Hello all,
Roses have been popular in Ukraine as an embroidery subject since about 1800. This design is more of the type done in northwestern Ukraine, Volyn', and West Polissia, The designs from this part of Ukraine tend to be simpler and slightly geometric.
Thank you for reading.
Roman K.
rkozakand@aol.com
From
L. V. Hrabovs'ka et al, 'Znaky - 155 old Ukrainian Embroideries', Kyjiw [Kiev], 1992
Kalyna
Hello all,
I
have said before that I could post one Ukrainian embroidery pattern a
day and not run out for years. Well, I have decided to try and see how
far I can get.
Floral
patterns in black and red have been embroidered in Ukraine since the
beginning of the 19th cent. Here are a few that feature Kalyna, the
Viburnum, which is so dear to the hearts of Ukrainians, being one of the
symbols of the Ukrainian Nation. This type of pattern is done over most
of Ukraine.
Roman
rkozakand@aol.com
From
L. V. Hrabovs'ka et al, 'Znaky - 155 old Ukrainian Embroideries', Kyjiw [Kiev], 1992
