Cultural Heritage of Ukrainian Rushnyks
- Description:
- The description on the image reads as follows, "These woven towels are from the village of Obukhovichi (the center of weaving in the north of Kyiv region). They are now on display in Kyiv because the village was occupied, and the Russian soldiers did not appreciate the art: they broke into the museum and used the exhibits as couches, bedspreads, and carpets. Many of the surviving towels are now exhibited in Kyiv, some of them with holes and cuts ... But, despite Russian pigs, Ukrainian culture will continue to exist and delight the whole world with its colors." ------------------------------- More information: Ukrainian rushnyks are decorative and ritual cloths with a rich history and multifunctional use. They are often hand towels adorned with embroidered geometric plants and animals in the colors of different regions of Ukraine, such as red, black, blue, green, and yellow.
- Attribution:
- ©Svidok, Professor Anasstasia Fedyk-UC Berkeley
- Date:
- 02-15-2024