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[–] 4 points 6 months ago (1 child)

I give you the pass to wear vyshyvanka and dance hopak by the power vested in me by my heritage. You are henceforth an honorary Ukrainian.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 6 months ago

    The vyshyvanka not only speaks of its Ukrainian origin but also of the particular region in which it was made. The knowing eye could detect where a person hailed from by the clothes on their back. Embroidery is thus an important craft within Ukraine and different techniques exist to suit local styles with their own particular patterns and colours. Traditionally, the thread was coloured according to local formulas using bark, leaves, flowers, berries and so on. In this way, the local environment is literally reflected in the colour of the embroidery.

    That's actually extremely cool

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