Ukrainian Rushnyk Towel With Floral Handmade Embroidery, Rushnyk For Ukrainian Wedding, Folk Art, Slavic Table Runner, Wall Decor

Ukrainian embroidered rushnyk with floral poppy & daisy embroidery. Floral rushnyk for ukrainian wedding ceremony or wedding rituals with handmade embroidery. Ukrainian wedding rushnyk features cross stitch embroidery of high-quality. Ukrainian rushnyk is embroidered on high quality fabric. Wedding rushnyk is used usually for a decorative or ceremonial purpose. Floral embroidery reflects the purity & prosperity of the family. The wedding rushnyk plays a prominent role in the wedding rituals: in the engagement ceremony & the church wedding. It can be used as a table runner too. in medieval times it was used as a basic piece of dress, covering the front & back of the body, or as a monetary unit. Poppy meaning: beauty, love, the intoxication of love. 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). - Made of cotton fabric. - Handmade embroidery. - Viscose threads. - SIZE: 16.1468.5 inches / 41174 cm. - 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. Ukrainian Rushnyk Towel With Floral Handmade Embroidery, Rushnyk For Ukrainian Wedding, Folk Art, Slavic Table Runner, Wall Decor