The most unique and outstanding Ukrainian embroidery technique – Borshchiv embroidery

Borshchiv embroidered shirts (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine) are made using unique techniques and patterns. The traditional clothing of this area differs from any other region of Ukraine. Black color predominates in Borshchiv embroidery patterns. But despite it, the garments look festive and sophisticated, not depressing or mourning. And that's magic. There is a collector in Ukraine who gathers Borshchiv embroidered clothing, studies it and spreads the knowledge about the national heritage of this area of Ukraine. She is Vira Matkovska, and here are several samples from her private collection.

Sample of women's traditional costume of Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Vintage female clothing for married women, Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Embroidered women's costumes from different villages of Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Traditional female attire of Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Festive embroidered clothing from Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Women's traditional outfit with a lot of embroidery, Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Bright and festive women's costumes, Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)

Traditional attire of a woman and a girl, full set. Borshchiv area (Ternopil region, Western part of Ukraine)