Wedding2
 Wedding Rushnyk
1 in stock
13" x 74"
$84.95 ea.
 

Wedding 2a
 A enlarged view of the rose pattern of Rushnyk 20. This rushnyk is not embroidered with the congratulation wishes. Rings are embroidered to indicate that this can be used for a wedding ceremony. Cross stitch with 8 rows of cutwork.

Wedding 2b
Larger view of the of rings and the main pattern of the roses. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. Embroidered in a soft delicate gold silk floss.

Married Couple in a village in  Western Ukraine.
 The bride Halia is wearing a kerchief which indicates that she is now a woman - not a maiden. Tradition means that now her head has to be covered. When a couple become engaged, the bride to be starts to embroider the wedding rushnyk.

Wedding10
 Wedding Rushnyk
13 1/2"  x 72"
$84.95 ea.

Wedding10a
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 10. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. Huckweaving on Aida cloth.  A short & narrow rushnyk R3 with matching color (burgundy) and design can be found on Rushnyky2 page.  
 

 Wedding10b
An enlarged view of the top of the rushnyk. The Ukrainian words "Na shchastia"   are embroidered on the opposite end which mean" for good fate (destiny)" for the wedded couple. on the opposite end. "The embroidered words are
 "Na Dolia"  - meaning for good fate in the bridal couple life.
 

 

Wedding16
 Wedding Rushnyk
2 in Stock
13"  x 74"
$94.95 ea.
 

Wedding 16a
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 16. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. "The embroidered words are
 "Na Dolia"  - meaning for good fate in the bridal couple life.
 

Wedding 16b
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 16. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. Huckweaving on Aida cloth.  Two tone gold (Old Gold) floss threads make this wedding rushnyk very elegant.

The swans are commonly embroidered on
wedding rushnyky.
In Ukrainian folklore they represent the faithfulness that one mate has to the other. They remain true and faithful to each other until one mate passes away.

R40
Short and Narrow Rushnyk
Old Gold Silk Floss on Aida Cloth. 8 rows of cutwork with thread running through the holes. When you move
the material the colors glisten and change in hues.
8 in stock
8 1/2" x 55"  
$44.95

R40a
 Enlarged view of Rushnyk 40. The embroidered pattern in huckweaving is about 17" long; The same pattern is done on the of opposite side; making for a total  34" of embroidery.  Ideal to cover an icon - also used during a wedding ceremony for tying the
bride's and groom's
   hands. Fabric is a heavier weight Aida cloth.
 
The colors of this rushnyk  matches exactly Wedding Rushnyk 16

Wedding6
 Wedding Rushnyk
1 in Stock
13"  x 75"
$94.95 ea.
sold

Wedding 6a
A enlarged view of the bottom pattern of Rushnyk 6. This wedding rushnyk does not have any congratulatory words embroidered on it. There are 3 rows of  more solid gold. Embroidered in old gold silk floss that glistens in the light.

Wedding 6b
A enlarged view of the center pattern of Rushnyk 6. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. Two sets of wedding rings are embroidered. Please click on the image to better a better view. This rushnyk matches the colors of R40, the short and narrow rushnyky for tying the hands during the wedding ceremony.

Wedding 6c
A enlarged view of the top  pattern of Rushnyk 6. Embroidered on a heavier Aida cloth (basketweave). there are 6 rows of cutwork on either side with gold thread running through the holes.

Wedding4
 Wedding Rushnyk
13 1/2"  x 72"
$84.95 ea.

Wedding 4a
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 4. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. The long wedding rushnyky are used during the wedding ceremony for the bridal couple to stand/kneel on.

Wedding 4b
A enlarged view of the swans, intertwined rings and stalks of wheat. The Ukrainian words "na dolia"  are which mean" for good fate (destiny)." for the wedded couple. Opposite end are the words "Na shchastia" . wheat represents prosperity and the swans mean "faithfulness to the mate until death.

Wedding 5
Wedding Rushnyk
13"  x 72"
$89.95 ea.
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Wedding 12
Wedding Rushnyk
Size 12" x 72"
Heavier weight of
 Aida cloth
1 in stock
$84.95 ea.

Wedding 12a
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 12.  Huckweaving on Aida cloth.  Their is much folklore about swans in Ukraine - especially in love and marriage. A swan is faithful to his mate until death.  The long wedding rushnyky are used  most often during the wedding ceremony
for the bridal couple to
stand/kneel on. Of course, many couples told me that they used the wedding rushnyk in other creative ways.

Wedding 12b
A enlarged view of the top of the pattern. with the swans and gold rings.  The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end with the words "Na shchastia" . The embroidered  Ukrainian words "na dolia"  which mean "for good fate (destiny)" for the married couple.

Wedding 7
Wedding Rushnyk
Size 13 1/2" x 72"
Heavier weight of
 Aida cloth
1 in stock
$84.95 ea.
 

R7a
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 7.  Huckweaving on Aida cloth. The embroidered  Ukrainian words "na dolia"  which mean" for good fate (destiny)" for the married couple.  On the opposite end are embroidered the words, "Na shchastia"  which  means "to have good luck, good fortune, joy, love - the best of everything in life". Click on images to get a larger view.

Wedding 9
 Wedding Rushnyk
13 1/3"  x 78"
$94.95 ea.
sold

Wedding 14
 Wedding Rushnyk
12"  x 72"
$84.95 ea.

Wedding 14a
A enlarged view of the main pattern main pattern which is repeated on the opposite end. The fabric used is a heavier weight of Aida cloth. Because of the style of Huckweaving, the pattern is reversed on the back of the rushnyk. Thread colors are a deep burgundy.

Wedding 14b
The top of the patterns are the rings and hearts.  The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. The embroidered  Ukrainian words "na dolia"  which mean" for good fate (destiny)" for the married couple.  On the opposite end are embroidered the words, "Na shchastia"  which  means "to have good luck, good fortune, joy, love - the best of everything in life".

Wedding 11
 Wedding Rushnyk
13"  x 74"
$89.95 ea.
 

Wedding 11a
A enlarged view of the pattern of Rushnyk 11. The  rings are embroidered above themain patterns. The color of the threads area deep red and dark burgundy.

Wedding 11b
A enlarged view of the  the rings. The same pattern is repeated on the opposite end. The embroidered  Ukrainian words "na dolia"  which mean" for good fate (destiny)" are embroidered above the row of  the embroidered pattern and "Na shchastia"  on the other end.

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