Rushnyk for icons (2 pcs) КЗ-07

A rushnyk for icons — a set of two Ukrainian ceremonial rushnyky. Every piece is finished with lace and embroidery worked in satin stitch. The rushnyky are sewn in gabardine and measure 150 by 31 cm. A set like this will be right for adorning the icons in a family home. It is a traditional part of weddings and family celebrations.

The ceremonial rushnyk is an old symbol in which Ukrainian embroidery developed over the centuries. The satin stitch embroidery and the lace make the piece smart and formal. A rushnyk like this carries on the traditional custom of adorning the icons in the home. It is an inseparable part of the folk ceremony and of the spiritual space of the family. The quality gabardine makes the towel durable and convenient in use.