When traveling in Ukraine, when is it appropriate to wear the traditional Vyshyvanka?
Vyshyvanka (Ukrainian: ″Вишиванка″) is the colloquial name for the embroidered shirt in Ukrainian national costume.
I have bought this traditional shirt a few years ago and would be traveling to Kiev soon. The following questions arise:
- When is it appropriate to wear the traditional shirt? Only during special celebrations, or also while going out and about the city?
- Can you wear the shirt with regular pants such as jeans?
- Is it okay for a foreigner to wear one?
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Why do Ukrainians wear vyshyvanka?
Traditional beliefs There is a saying in Ukrainian "\u041d\u0430\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0438\u0432\u0441\u044f \u0443 \u0432\u0438\u0448\u0438\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0446\u0456" which is translated as somebody was born wearing vyshyvanka. It is used to emphasize someone's luck and ability to survive in any situation.What is happy Vyshyvanka day?
Vyshyvanka Day is an international holiday that aims to preserve the Ukrainian folk traditions of creating and wearing ethnic embroidered clothes called vyshyvankas. It is celebrated every third Thursday of May.What type of clothing is worn in Ukraine?
Winters are cold, snowy and windy in Ukraine. So warm cloths - sweaters, coats, and accessories - a scarf, a hat, gloves, as well as boots or waterproof shoes are required. In hot summer, people get undressed substantially, so in high temperature it's not a problem to wander around in shorts and tops, even in Kyiv.How do you style vyshyvanka?
5 ways to wear Ukrainian vyshyvankaHistory of Fashion in Ukraine // Ukrainian traditional clothes // Vyshyvanka
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