On 28th of December 2016 in Ternopil opens new Ethno Gallery Spadok which will present Ukrainian historical collection of clothes and household items.

Opening of Ethno Gallery Spadok is a desire to demonstrate and make available for view of wide audience and tourists ancient household things of Ukrainian nation and dive into world of national culture through embroidered heritage of Ukrainian people.

An important source of study of authentic native art is embroidery which reflects key elements of vision of Ukrainian nation.

Basis of the exhibition are samples of authentic vintage clothing and towels - Bozhnyk, Khlibnik, Wedding.

Exposition will feature collections:

- Krolevets embroidered towels of Sumy region - 80 embroidered towels one of which dates from year 1915
- Ceramic plates with pictures
- Working loom of middle of XIX century with samples of woven cloth
- Household items - candlesticks, dishes shelfs, carpets
- Complete national costumes of Ukrainian women of most regions of Ukraine
- Women jewels - ducats, zhardys, corals, patsyorkas
- Elements of national costumes "striy" - plakhtas, edges, horsetkys, scarves, coats, keptaris, shoes

In addition will be presented tablecloths, bedspreads, homespun burlap, Hutsul rugs, antique musical instruments, household things and more.

The main center of exposition are chests which are a symbol of heritage passed down from one Ukrainian generation to other. It keeps all family treasures for future generations. Also there are original documents of times of UPA National Liberation Resistance, religious icons and icons-housekeepers, pictures showing life of peasants in Ukraine.

During opening of Ethno Gallery Spadok visitors and tourists also can look at collection of jewelry from well-known in Ukraine artist Roksolyana Shymchuk, decorative exhibition with samples of embroidered cloths, motanka dolls of Lyudmila Pavlova collection and more.

Organizers of Ethno Gallery Spadok

Ethno Gallery Spadok
Shopping and Recreation Center "Atrium"
Ternopil, Ukraine

Pavel Korsun
Tour Guide
Ukraine tours and Kiev tours

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