Ukrainian Display Doll: "Vyshyvanka "
Collection: Everyday Connections
Object Category: Dolls, Traditional Clothing and Adornment
Object Type: Display Dolls
Country: Ukraine
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
width: 5 in;
height: 14 in;
depth: 3 in
This Ukrainian doll wears a traditional outfit. Her blouse, called "vyshyvanka," is heavily embroidered. .
Vyshyvanka embroidery decorates men's and women's clothing. Embroidery is an important craft within Ukraine and different techniques suit local styles with their own particular patterns and colors. Traditionally, the thread was colored according to local formulas using bark, leaves, flowers, berries and so on. In this way, the local environment is literally reflected in the color of the embroidery.
Source:
https://ukraine.ua/faq/what-is-vyshyvanka/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vyshyvanka