Even at school we were taught that each state has three obligatory symbols: coat of arms, anthem and flag. When it comes to Ukraine, this list can safely include vyshyvanka. Ukrainian national clothes have become the hallmark of the nation and gained considerable popularity around the world.
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Today, the vyshyvanka has succeeded in what the national costume rarely can: it looks great in the everyday wardrobe of a modern person, and does not get out of the dressing room on national holidays.
The embroidered shirt has ceased to be exclusively a bearer of Ukrainian traditions. With the help of national clothes, the ethnic and historical heritage of the Ukrainian people can be felt by a huge number of people around the world, because clothes with elements of Ukrainian vyshyvanka are included in the latest collections of the world's leading designers. Increasingly, popular actors are choosing dresses or blouses with vyshyvanka elements for going out or on the red carpet.
Vyshyvanka looks great as a casual or dressy outfit. It is worn by women and men of different ages, complemented by ethnic accessories or combined with a modern wardrobe. The embroidered shirt is perfect forgirls: it can be worn both to school for classes and for holidays.
To pick up an embroidered shirt and wear it for a long time and with pleasure, you need to know a few nuances about this clothes.
What does the ornament say?
Ukrainian embroidered clothing is an element of folk culture that speaks of traditions through the ages. Initially, great importance was attached to the ornament on clothes, trying to protect the wearer through it or wish him something.
The place where the embroidery is placed was also of great importance. For men, the neck, collar, and chest area were traditionally decorated. The female version of the national dress is characterized by lush embroidery on the sleeves, collar and hem, in rare cases - on the chest. Vyshyvanka for girls is traditionally similar to women's, but differs in less bright colors to emphasize natural beauty and youth.
Ukrainian people attached importance to every symbol embroidered on clothes. But today, flowers remain the most popular, which serve as decorations for elegant clothes.
The classic combination of colors for vyshyvanka is red and black on a white background. Red traditionally symbolizes the sun, joy and love of life; black is the fertility of the earth. But today you can choose similar clothes with almost any color of embroidery: blue, red, green, yellow, as well as their various combinations. The main thing is that the vyshyvanka pleases the owner.
What are embroidered shirts?
There are severalvarieties of clothing that are united by the name "Ukrainian vyshyvanka":
- Women's dress with embroidery on the sleeves, chest and hem.
- Long tunic shirt that can be worn with a belt.
- Loose-fit classic shirt with long or short sleeves.
For sewing such clothes, most often natural fabrics are chosen: linen, cotton, in the modern version knitwear has been added to this list. Embroidery can be applied directly to the canvas, but more often a special insert with a pre-prepared pattern is used. The pattern itself can be applied manually or using special machines. Previously, the difference in such products was significant, but today industrial embroidered vyshyvanka for girls, boys and adults is in no way inferior to its hand-embroidered counterpart.
Who suits shirts with ornaments?
Everyone can have an embroidered shirt in their wardrobe: you can buy a product for every taste that can satisfy color requests and requirements for texture and cut.
Men and boys most often choose more modest models, light or black with an ornament in the collar and chest. You can combine an embroidered shirt with matching trousers, but more and more often men replace a white shirt with an embroidered shirt and, in combination with a suit, can wear it to special occasions.
Middle-aged women, as well as owners of magnificent forms, look best in a classic embroidered shirt. Its loose fit and spacious sleeves do not focus on the featuresfigures, but only emphasize femininity and sensuality.
Tunics, dresses, and dress shirts suit young women. The color of the ornament is chosen based on personal preferences or matching the tone with accessories. An embroidered shirt for girls is also exceptionally suitable: in such clothes they always look elegant. Vyshyvankas are popular for matinees, solemn rulers or open lessons.
How to choose an embroidered shirt?
Choosing clothes with ethnic ornaments is necessary, first of all, to your liking. An embroidered shirt should be comfortable, convenient, clothes should please and decorate their wearer. If the selected item meets all these conditions, you should pay attention to a few more parameters.
Quality vyshyvanka should be made only from natural fabric, preferably linen or cotton. It will not be hot in it, the skin will breathe well, and the thing will be worn for a long time.
If there is a fundamental difference, you can ask about the type of embroidery - whether it is applied by machine or by hand. If you embroidered clothes by hand, you should wash the product with care - embroidery threads may shed a little at first.
Sizes of vyshyvankas correspond to the usual sizes of clothes. But it is better to try on the product before buying - such clothes look better when they do not sit too tight and tight.
An embroidered shirt is a wonderful elegant garment made from natural fabrics. Try to include it in your wardrobe and combine with different clothes and see how it will refresh you with bright colors andunusual patterns!
