Ukrainian Display Doll: "Vyshyvanka "

Ukrainian Display Doll: "Vyshyvanka "

Collection: Everyday Connections

Object Type: Display Dolls

Country: Ukraine
Continent: Europe
Geographic Region: Eastern Europe
Materials: Linen, Embroidery, Ribbon
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