Vishivanka Parade and Day of Vishivanka as New Traditions for Ukrainians of 21st Century
Journal: Терени
Year: 2025

In contrast to the past, when traditional clothes are worn mainly at celebrations regarding national, local or religious holidays, nowadays embroidered garments are often used to express one’s ethnic origin, worldview and willingness to keep elements of a given culture alive. On the territory of Ukraine such an element of the native traditional costume is the embroidered shirt – vishivanka. In the past, as an oberig (amulet), it is believed to protect against harm and diseases. Nowadays, it is s