Hunting for Authentic Vyshyvankas in Dnipro: A Journey Through Tradition and Modernity

In the bustling city of Dnipro, Ukraine, a quest to find an authentic vyshyvanka, a traditional embroidered shirt, unfolds. A reporter from 11 Kanal Dnipro embarks on a journey through local markets, where a vibrant array of shirts with various embroidery styles are on display. "The patterns are bright and diverse," observes the reporter, "but it's hard to tell if they're authentic." A vendor shares that shirts with long sleeves sell for around 1000 hryvnias. The search continues to a designer's shop, where the owner explains her use of historical patterns from a book of traditional Dnipro embroidery. "We took a Dnipropetrovsk pattern from a men's vyshyvanka and created a women's design," she explains. A researcher of traditional clothing clarifies that authentic shirts from the region were typically long and made from a single piece of cloth, often reserved for special occasions like weddings or church services. The report concludes by showcasing examples of authentic vyshyvankas from the Dnipropetrovsk National Historical Museum's collection, emphasizing the intricate details and techniques that distinguish them from modern interpretations.