Rushnyk (embroidered towel)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Rushnyk_(embroidered_towel)
GPTKB entity
Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:ritual
folk
textile artifact
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Christmas
gptkb:Easter
funerals
baptisms
gptkbp:decoratedWith gptkb:embroidery
gptkbp:displayedAt homes
Ukrainian churches
gptkbp:etymology from Old East Slavic 'rushnykŭ'
gptkbp:firstDocumented 11th century
gptkbp:giftedOn weddings
housewarmings
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rushnyk (embroidered towel)
gptkbp:languageOfOrigin Ukrainian
gptkbp:length 1 to 2 meters
gptkbp:material cotton
linen
gptkbp:motif geometric patterns
Christian symbols
floral patterns
animal motifs
gptkbp:preservedIn museums
private collections
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:vyshyvanka
Slavic traditions
folk embroidery
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:Angel
fertility
good fortune
hospitality
protection
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Ukraine (2023 nomination)
gptkbp:usedFor weddings
religious ceremonies
household rituals
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:Belarus
gptkb:Bulgaria
gptkb:Poland
gptkb:Romania
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:Serbia
gptkb:Ukraine
gptkbp:usedToDecorate gptkb:city
icons
windows
wedding bread
gptkbp:width 30 to 40 centimeters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ukrainian_Folk_Art
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8