Reshetylivka is one of Ukrainian centers of embroidery situated in Poltava region (central part of Ukraine). The embroidery designs typical for Reshetylivka are characterized by unique embroidery techniques. First of all, it is white embroidery on white background. It looks very festive, delicate and even noble. Here are photos from the exhibition "Reshetylivka: in terms of embroidery and weaving" held in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The exhibition presents samples of embroidered clothing typical for Poltava region of Ukraine, embroidered towels typical for this region, and hand-woven carpets (the end of 19th-beginning of 20th century). The exhibits were taken from the national center of folk culture "Ivan Honchar Museum", Reshetylivka District Museum and Reshetylivka art vocational school.
Reshetylivka embroidery is characterized by several techniques of embroidering: satin stitch, cutting, open work, hemstitch and drawn-stitch eyelets, known in Ukrainian as "Nightingale eyes".
Men's and women's embroidered shirts
Embroidered towels. Red embroidery on white background is typical for Poltava region of Ukraine
Hand-woven carpet. Red, yellow and white colors predominate in the color palette (these are main colors of Poltava embroidery in general)
Male and female traditional clothing used in Poltava region of Ukraine
Samples of traditional Reshetylivka embroidery
