Article: Facts about Ukrainian Vyshyvanka You Might Not Know
Facts about Ukrainian Vyshyvanka You Might Not Know
- Ukrainians used to embroid their clothes as long as before the 6th century.
- Every third Thursday of May Ukrainians celebrate Day of Vyshyvanka, more and more people wear vyshavnkas as regular clothes.
- It was Ivan Franko, a famous Ukrainian writer who started a tredn of wearing vyshyvankas as everyday clothes.
- Traditionally women embroidered clothes for their families. This skills was passed from mothers to daughters through generations.
- Every region in Ukraine has their own style embroidery style, technic and patterns.
- Every handmade vyshavnaka is a source of positive energy. Vyshsvankas are symbols of kindness and love.
- Nowadays the most popular vyshsavnkas are on the white background.
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