Woven runner (rushnyk)
| Title | Woven runner (rushnyk) |
| Description | 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. Central colour strips consist of green "x's". Fringes on each end. Slightly worn. A loop was sewn onto one side to help hang it over an icon. Matches UF2013.045.a113 and UF2013.045.a115. |
| Type | towel |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Source | Gift of Roman Onufrijchuk |
| Place created | Europe: Ukraine |
| Materials | linen |
| Physical Dimensions | overall: 176 cm x 42 cm |
| Note | Audio tape: Onu-16 26:30 |
| Location | Textiles: Case 2 |
| Accession Number | UF2013.045.a114 |
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“Woven runner (rushnyk),” Ukrainian Folklore Archives Special Collections, accessed October 26, 2025, https://collections.ukrfolk.ca/items/show/5279.