On the day of respect and all kinds of kind words in honor of traditional Ukrainian clothing, we decided to look a little deeper and find out what an embroidered shirt is, and how it differs from an embroidered shirt.🤓
The habit, and then the tradition, of wearing clothes decorated with embroidery has its roots in deep pagan antiquity. Our ancestors lived in a rather harsh environment and believed that by speaking to him, you can become a little happier, live a little richer and longer. That is why various symbols were applied to the shirts that protected, protected, helped the harvest, gave offspring, strength and energy to live. The location of each symbol on the shirt was clearly defined and also had a sacred meaning. Each color of thread used in the process also had its own meaning and could fundamentally change the essence of the embroidery. We also use such symbols and meanings in our carved candles.
Unlike embroidered shirts, which are so popular now, simply decorating the canvas with beautiful elements in spontaneously determined places, embroidered shirts decorated with traditional symbols were charms. Mothers embroidered them for their children, girls for their lovers, wives for their husbands. Each stitch, asterisk, track has its own meaning. Each pattern tells the story, desires and needs of its owner - happiness, fate, a large family, life or will.
Vyshyvanka is a prayer to higher powers with requests, hopes and wishes engraved in the fabric.
It's a little more than just a beautiful wardrobe staple worn once a year because they say so.
Look closely at yours, look at the patterns, read the story of what you are wearing. Is she really yours?))))
Embroidery is a powerful connection with our roots, which gives strength, happiness and prosperity to the owner. You should not neglect this, and insult the shirt by mentioning it once a year, or by being forced to marry.
Be friends with yours and she will thank you for the same.
P.S. And if it is difficult to figure out the pattern yourself, write to us and we will be happy to read this puzzle together with you ☺️