Embroidered shirt  made of high quality linen; it is embroidered following an old Ukrainian ornament typical for Zhytomyr region. Embroidered shirt is zipped with buttons / snaps along its whole length. It is embroidered with cotton thread. To make the vyshyvanka old Ukrainian techniques are used: “pukhlyky” stitches (tiny gatherings) on the sleeves and “zbyranka” stiches on the neck (an equal number of threads of the cloth is taken and tightened with a thread in the fold. Folds are knitted so that they lie tightly together. To achieve this, folds are tightened with one more thread just below the first one). Handmade.

The symbolism of embroidery: vyshyvanka has an ancient ornament, which is represented by the embroidered eight-pointed star. According to Ukrainian traditions, it is a powerful talisman that protects people from evil and failure, as well as helps to fulfill aspirations. It is believed to attract luck and prosperity.

Advantages: an old ornament of Zhytomyr region.

Details: cross-stitch, the neck and the sleeves are decorated with “zbyranka” and “pukhlyky” stitches. Handmade. The cuffs and neck are fastened with Czech natural buttons from seashells.

Fabric: high quality linen.

Made in Ukraine.