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A hand-woven linen runner was originally used to hang over an icon. One of three from a set. Beige background with colourful woven strips of small x and v motifs. This runner features an end pattern in dark blue, light blue, red, green and yellow.…

A hand-woven linen runner (rushnyk) was originally used to hang over an icon. One of three from a set. Beige background with colourful woven stripes of small "x" and "v" motifs. This runner features an end pattern in dark blue, light blue, red, green…

A beige linen runner with a rose pattern woven into the field. The two ends of the runner are trimmed with handmade lace.

This runner is made from two, old embroidered blouse sleeves. The embroidery pattern is of small red flowers (lilac-like) with black leaves and vines. It is extremely faded and worn. Each sleeve was originally cut from a linen tablecloth and then…

This large, grey linen hand-woven runner was originally used to cover a bench. It is woven with one tone, herringbone pattern and groupings of 3 horizontal red stripes placed at regular (27 cm) intervals. Very worn in the central area. Colours: red…

Small sample of an embroidery pattern which was later applied to UF2013.045.a007 and UF2013.045.082. Embroidery stitch: running stitch (zavolykannia). Colours: black, burgundy, red.

Hand-woven ritual towel (rushnyk). A white background is tightly woven. Decorative patterns are loosely woven. Originally intended to wrap over the top of an icon. Colours: red and black.

Embroidered runner (rushnyk) on white cotton in cross stitch. A small geometric floral motif runs around the perimeter. A large star motif is embroidered at each end. Colours: black, red, dark blue, light green, orange.

Small, wool kylym featuring a geometric pattern of dovetail and diamonds alternating in horizontal bands. This article is very worn and faded. Colours: beige, red, black, orange, green.

Cream-coloured, wool hand-woven kerchief with a woven pattern on each end. Commonly worn over the shoulders. Colours: beige, orange, burgundy, black.