Family vyshyvanka “Grym" and "Gromovytsya" claret

Woman dress:

The embroidery inherited from our ancestors from the 17th-18th centuries – this is the one which decorates the dress “Lightning”. We can see not only an elaborate artisan’s work in it but an incredible beauty, the power of generations depicted in every pattern element. It has floral motifs which suit women’s clothing well, and the wedding dress in particular.

We can see versatile flowers which are skittered and catch the eye on the fine white cloth. They symbolize a girl’s beauty and health, welfare and prosperity. Attending a girl on her wedding day, these flowers protect her from evil looks in a certain way and also become a symbol enhancing her self-confidence.

The dress “Lightning” is positioned as a wedding attire for the bride. It is sewn from high quality natural linen which will give you the desired comfort on your most important day. Of course you can be confident in your beauty and uniqueness, as the dress will suit any type of constitution. The dress has a feminine silhouette which will enhance your advantages and will hide your flaws. Its puff sleeves and long wavy skirt look effective and create a tender bride’s look. The model matches any shoes perfectly: open and closed, heeled and flat.

Man vyshyvanka:

A man who wears an embroidered shirt at a family festivity, social gathering or even at his own wedding, looks very attractive, stylish and elegant.

Ukrainian national clothes successfully stress braveness, strength and confidence of their recipient. The shirt “Thunder” will be a good purchase for a modern man. It is decorated with refined authentic embroidery.

This ornament was known even many centuries ago, at the dawn of the Cossack times. Hetmans and rich Cossacks had embroidered shirts with specific patterns. This clothing was crafted from rare fabrics and embroidered with rich threads such as golden and silver threads, multi-coloured cotton threads and silk. Men in such luxurious clothes were cherished fiancés for girls. They wore their best clothes for their wedding occasions adorned with flawless embroidery.

Owing to the fact that embroidery traditions passed from generation to generation, its unique techniques, customs and meanings have reached us at the present time. The embroidery of Cossack leaders is among them. It is featured with skittered flowers closely interwoven in one unique floral ensemble. It symbolizes a big family, the strength and importance of the family bonds, wellbeing of all family members. Such embroidery was supposed to attract good luck, prosperity to its recipient and of course his spouse’s love and respect of his close people.

The embroidered skirt “Thunder” has a classic design specific for the traditional Ukrainian embroidery. The patterns are featured on the collar, front part and sleeve cuffs. They make an appealing contrast with the light fabric – high quality linen which secures utmost comfort while wearing this item.