Embroidered pillowcase
Title | Embroidered pillowcase |
Description | A square pillowcase entirely embroidered with one broad central area of alternating black, burgundy and green diamonds framed in sheep-horn-like patterns, each diamond containing an eight-cornered star, red, green or burgundy. Variations on this theme are repeated on two narrower strips of embroidery to each side of the main central one. Embroidery stitch: satin stitch. |
Type | pillowcase |
Extent | 1 item |
Source | unknown |
Physical Dimensions | overall: 33 cm x 38 cm |
Location | Textiles: Case 1 |
Accession Number | UF2022.004.033.a010 |
Collection
Citation
“Embroidered pillowcase,” Ukrainian Folklore Archives Special Collections, accessed April 25, 2025, https://collections.ukrfolk.ca/items/show/5637.