Woven sash (poyas)
| Title | Woven sash (poyas) |
| Description | A typical Bukovynian hand-woven sash (poyas or kraika), wool warp on wool weft. Patterned divided into two sections: one based on alternating thin vertical stripes in pink, blue and yellow, and another with a tapestry is woven floral design. The greater width of the sash suggests that it was intended for a man, possibly as a part of a wedding costume. |
| Type | sash |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Source | Gift of Alison Sokil |
| Place created | Europe: Ukraine |
| Materials | wool |
| Physical Dimensions | overall: 160 cm x 12 cm |
| Location | Textiles: Case 2, Box: Clothing 13 |
| Accession Number | UF2015.015.a007 |
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“Woven sash (poyas),” Ukrainian Folklore Archives Special Collections, accessed October 30, 2025, https://collections.ukrfolk.ca/items/show/5374.