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Ukrainian indigo blue embroidery on vintage shirts. It was typical only for one district in Poltava region of Ukraine. The needlework was made by threads dyed by imported indigo dye. These are women’s shirts from the 19th – early 20th century.

Gorgeous vintage black embroidery. Ukrainian embroidery, even made only in black, looks unforgettable, eye-catching, and sophisticated. Female shirts, the late 19th – early 20th century.

Bright red traditional embroidery patterns on vintage shirts from northern Ukraine (so-called “polissia” or “woodland” area), the late 19th – early 20th century. In this region, most of embroidery designs were made using red threads. Looks very eye-catching and vivid.

Ukrainian vintage embroidered shirts with whitework and openwork. The threads reflect light and create a striking look. You can see pretty floral embroidery patterns made in a curious needlework technique.

The variety of embroidered cuffs of vintage Ukrainian shirts. These are different cuffs of male and female embroidered shirts. Look how pretty and diverse these embroidered cuffs are!

Cheerful multicolored embroidery on vintage women’s shirt from Bukovyna area, western Ukraine. It is even signed by the woman who made and used this shirt. Look at these colorful flowers, birds, and ornaments! Lovely traditional piece!

Lovely embroidery patterns on woman’s shirt from central Ukraine, the early 20th century.

Floral motifs in Ukrainian embroidery. Cute needlework patterns on women’s shirts from central Ukraine, the early 20th century.

One of typical Ukrainian embroidery patterns is a svarga. It was a very popular symbol in needlework in the 18th-19th centuries that meant “protection” and “happiness”. The variation of svarga we see on this vintage women’s shirt from Bukovyna is typical for some western regions of Ukraine (particularly Bukovyna and Podillia). And this shirt was created long before the appearance of Nazi.

Ukrainian folk embroidery. Delicate whitework and openwork on the sleeve of a female shirt. Looks adorable and so pure!