National Ukrainian embroidered shirt: exploring the meaning behind its colors

The main element of Ukrainian national clothing is an embroidered shirt, also known as a vyshyvanka. In its traditional form, this loose-fitting shirt is worn by men, women, and children, adorned with various embroidered ornaments.  Often the shirt and the embroidery feature different colors. This is because the fabric and thread were of different colors, allowing the ornaments to stand out and convey their symbolism clearly. However, there were cases when one color was chosen for both the shirt and the embroidery. Have you ever pondered the significance of color...