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19 October 2026

Cherkasy Oblast

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Cherkasy embroidery is recognised by horizontal pattern lines on the sleeves, a rare choice in Ukraine, and by delicate work in tiny stitches that build up a complex geometric pattern. Ethnologist Yakiv Prylypko placed the Cherkasy region in the zone of two-colour embroidery. In 1991 …

Motifs

Fine geometric stitch

An intricate geometric pattern typical of Cherkasy embroidery.

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