Traditional Rushnyk, Handmade Ukrainian Embroidered Wedding Towel With Red & Black Geometric Design, Slavic Ritual Textile, Wedding Gift

This handmade embroidered wedding towel, known as a rushnyk is a symbol of blessing & unity in Slavic wedding traditions. Ceremony towel is carefully cross-stitched on high-quality white fabric, this ukrainian towel features intricate geometric & floral motifs in deep red & black threads, symbolizing life, eternity, & family roots. Embroidered towel is decorated with elegant fringe on both ends, this rushnyk is perfect for use in traditional ceremonies, as a meaningful heirloom gift, wedding gift, ukrainian gift or as a stunning home decor accent representing cultural pride & heritage. Red color is a very strong & active color that has the most pronounced sacral & talismanic functions. Its role is life affirmation, protection & energy nourishment. The red color corresponds to the element of fire, it is hot, bright & warming. It symbolizes the male basis in nature. Red also symbolizes the blood shed by warriors for their homeland. Red color is also dominant on wedding towels. It is a symbol of unbreakable blood ties, a symbol of love & family. Black color absorbs information & energy. DETAILS - Embroidered rushnyk (towel). - 100% handmade with cross-stitch embroidery - Size: 19431 cm / 76.312.2 inches. - Vibrant red & black geometric floral motifs - Made of cotton. - Color: white. - Made in Ukraine with love???????? What is rushnyk (towel) unique ? These towels were used & still used today in Ukrainian wedding ceremonies. This custom dates back to the times of the ancient pre-Christian era slyavyan. So far, Ukraine newlyweds followed & met the likes of embroidered towels. The traditions of different regions of Ukraine are slightly different: in some regions of the young couple is held under such towels, other newlyweds are asked to take the towel. The embroidery on these embroidered towels to protect newlyweds from damage & the forces of evil. According to the Orthodox Christian tradition, the couple stood on the rushnyk (towel) in the church, & the priest asked them about the seriousness of their intentions. Rushnik (towel) can also be a wonderful rustic home decor. INTERESTING INFORMATION Ukrainian weddings are rich in different traditions & there are many customs that haven't been changed for many centuries, the rushnyk being one of many. The traditional rushnyk holds many meanings & represents several blessings for a Ukranian family. The rushnyk plays an important role in wedding rituals. During a wedding ceremony, the embroidered rushynk symbolizes purity as well as hope that the newlywed couple will never face poverty or hard times. The saying goes may the couple never stand on a bare dirt floor. The rushnyk is a symbol of Ukraine, which connects people with their ancestors. Every rushnyk is like a novel about life, nature, people, & traditions. The rushynk is embroidered with symbols & cryptograms of the ancient world. Each region has its own designs & patterns with hidden meaning, passed down from generation to generation. The main color of rushnyk embroidery is red, the symbol of life, sun, & fertility. Almost every Ukrainian wedding ceremony will see the couple step on the embroidered cloth before they take their vows. Traditionally the one who steps first will be the leader in couple. It seems that the groom almost always lets the bride step on the cloth first, a gesture that is both respectful & endearing. Traditional Rushnyk, Handmade Ukrainian Embroidered Wedding Towel With Red & Black Geometric Design, Slavic Ritual Textile, Wedding Gift