In the cozy hall of the exhibition project "Sign on the Shield," a museum meeting of Kyiv craftsmen of folk embroidery took place. The specialists made chevrons with a hand-applied Trident for Ukrainian military personnel. Especially for this event, the artisans of ethnic clothing, Vyshyviaz, created a pattern depicting the Sign of the Principality of Volodymyr the Great.
The practical part was preceded by a museum lecture on the origins of the state symbol, its use during the liberation struggles, and the establishment of the state. The participants of the event were introduced to unique artifacts. Special attention was paid to the adoption of Svyatoslav the Brave’s Dvozub (two-pronged symbol), Volodymyr the Great’s Trident, and the variations of the OUN Trident designed by the artist and graphic designer Robert Lisovsky for shoulder insignia, as well as for the uniforms of the modern Ukrainian army.
A textile collection was presented, emphasizing the Trident’s symbolic meaning as a talisman and symbol of national identity in folk art. After a fascinating tour, the event participants also focused on the unique mission of modern embroiderers: to unite different generations of artisans, preserve the culture of folk embroidery as a national heritage, and consolidate and support our defenders.
The artisans shared their impressions and experiences while working, filling the museum halls with folk songs. This blend of embroidery and live singing is an ancient Ukrainian tradition. As a result, the specialists created chevrons for the military, alongside unique examples of towels, shirts, borders, and carpets from the 1920s to the 1940s.
And the museum will present these chevrons to our defenders, who bravely hold back the russian invasion in one of the most intense areas.
