Vyshyvanka Day: interesting facts about the Ukrainian shirt
Vyshyvanka Day was launched in 2006. Over the years, the holiday has gained popularity not only in Ukraine but also abroad. On this day, people all over the world wear their embroidered clothes, take pictures, and popularize Ukrainian culture. Woman Magazine has collected 7 interesting facts about the Ukrainian shirt on the day of Ukrainian embroidery:
- Ukrainian embroidery is one of the most famous national symbols of Ukraine. It has deep historical roots dating back to ancient times.
- Vyshyvanka is characterized by a variety of patterns and symbols that can reflect regional features, religious motifs, nature, and other significant elements.
- Traditionally, embroidery is done by hand using needles and threads of different colors. Modern technologies also allow for machine embroidery.
- Embroidery has a symbolic meaning. It can transmit messages about social status, marital status, religious beliefs, and other aspects of life.
- Ukrainian embroidery has gained international recognition and become a popular fashion trend. It is often used in the collections of famous designers and is presented on the world catwalks.
- Today, cross-stitch is the most popular stitch used not only in embroidered shirts but also in other embroidered products.
- The embroidered shirt has become not only a part of the national costume, but also a symbol of Ukrainian unity, support for national identity, and pride in their country.
In honor of Vyshyvanka Day, many stars posted photos of themselves in a Ukrainian shirt, including Olena-Kristina Lebed, Hryhoriy Reshetnyk, Olga Sumska, and of course, Olena Zelenska.
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Author: Daria Skotchenko
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