Today, just as in the distant past, Ukrainian embroidery is an integral attribute of the wardrobe of women and men, children and adults, a true national must-have that will never go out of style and will always remain in trend.
Ukrainian embroidery is a "prayer without words",
and the embroidery itself is a human amulet.
The history of the first embroideries dates back to pre-Christian times and has a very, very long history. Thus, according to Herodotus of Halicarnassus, the clothes of our ancient ancestors, the Scythians, were decorated with embroidery. In that period of history, embroidered geometric ornaments were a real amulet and in most cases they were used to decorate men's clothes before a battle.
However, over time, women also began to wear embroidered shirts . It was believed that a real embroidered shirt, skirt, dress or suit must be individual, made using symbols that are best suited for a particular person. That's why you can see a wide variety of patterns on embroidered shirts, each of which has its own meaning. For example, viburnum symbols are used when blessing for procreation; hop leaves are most often seen on wedding-themed items; poppy flowers protect from evil and symbolize love, the feminine, while oak, on the contrary, symbolizes male energy and strength; stars and flowers embroidered in an endless pattern symbolize infinity and constant renewal... In fact, it is simply impossible to list all the protective patterns and symbols of Ukrainian embroidery in one paragraph. And what is there in a paragraph, the whole book will probably be too small...
Given the variety of patterns of Ukrainian embroidery, their originality and authenticity, it is not surprising that the fashion for them has not only survived today, but is growing steadily. After all, in addition to its direct protective properties and ability to protect a person from all kinds of negativity, an incredibly beautiful, colorful embroidered shirt is a fashionable attribute of any style and, without a doubt, a true symbol of our motherland Ukraine!
Historically, the art of embroidery has developed in different regions of our country in its own way, with characteristic ornaments and patterns, and therefore the products have their own geographical features. Today, we know the embroideries of the Middle Naddniprianshchyna, Chernihiv and Sivershchyna, Poltava and Slobozhanshchyna, Volyn, Polissya, Podillia and Zakarpattia, Pokuttya and Bukovyna, Hutsul, Boikivshchyna and Lemkivshchyna.
However, it is in the works of the masters whose products can be purchased in the store that the majestic beauty of the Carpathian region with all its bright, deep and incredibly beautiful colors is embodied. Thus, in the Ukrainian embroidery of the Hutsul region, monumental geometric ornaments and contrasting color combinations are the most common. Craftswomen of the Carpathian region, skillfully operating with the simplest geometric elements and their most diverse coloring, create original, unique embroideries for people of all ages.
I would like to note that in the Carpathians, unlike in other regions of the country, to this day most women continue the traditions of their mothers and grandmothers, creating beautiful products. And there is so much artistic talent, love, patience, and a subtle understanding of incredible beauty in every embroidered piece! Even though the embroidery techniques are very complicated, requiring skill and great talent, the craftswomen continue to present us with their masterpieces.
It is extremely easy to get acquainted with all the variety and buy original women's embroidered shirts, skirts, tunics and suits, women's, men's and children's embroidered shirts, accessories and other unique handmade products of the Carpathian region with the help of our online store. Since we cooperate with the best craftswomen of the Carpathian region, our resource contains unique high-quality embroidered shirts and products decorated with embroidery for every taste!
