Hand Embroidered Ukrainian Rushnyk Bozhnyk

Made in Ukraine, in 1950s

Material: 100% cotton

Size: 38×280 cm

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Very Good Vintage Condition. 

Bozhnyk is a traditional Ukrainian embroidered towel designed for decorating icons. The tradition of making special towels for icons began with the adoption of Christianity. 

The towel showed special respect for the holy image (which was not touched by hands), the home iconostasis, and was endowed with the functions of protection and protection. Bozhnik was embroidered on a narrow linen cloth up to 4 m long, decorated on one edge and along the ends. They were placed in such a way as to frame the icons from above and from the sides, but not to obscure the depicted faces. The ornaments of the towels for icons of the Mother of God, Jesus Christ, and saints varied and had rich symbolism.

There are some stains and wear on the fabric (Look carefuly at the pictures)