Borshchiv embroidery is a type of Ukrainian embroidery originating from the city of Borshchiv in the Ternopil region. It has its own unique features and characteristics that distinguish it from other types of embroidery.
Borshchiv embroidery is characterized by a variety of colors and rich ornamentation. The main colors used are black, red, yellow, blue, green and brown. The ornament on borscht embroidery usually consists of geometric shapes, plant motifs and geometric shapes.
A special feature of Borshchiv vyshyvanka is the embroidery technique - "embroidery in bulk". It consists in the fact that the threads are applied to the fabric at a few points, which forms an image. This technique requires the embroiderer to be highly qualified and experienced in working with embroidery.
Borshchiv embroidery has great historical and cultural value as an element of Ukrainian national culture. It is still popular and used as clothing for holidays and solemn events.
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