Rushnyk for icons (2 pcs) ЗГ-08

A rushnyk for icons — a set of two Ukrainian ceremonial rushnyky. Every piece is finished with lace and satin stitch embroidery in gold threads. The golden embroidery makes the rushnyky especially smart and formal. The pieces are sewn in gabardine and measure 150 by 31 cm. A set like this will be right for adorning the icons in the home.

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