Ukrainian Heart Jewel Box ~ Antique

Description

This Ukrainian Heart Jewel Box has beautiful Rushnyk style embroidery symbols and cryptograms of the ancient world covering it all around. Most people in the Ukrainian Canadian community are familiar with these Ukrainian- style ceramics. Items like platters, mugs, borshch bowls, and varenyky casseroles can be found. All of them strategically adorned with red, white, and black simulated embroidery design decals.

The “embroidery” patterns on these ceramics look like typical, intricate Ukrainian cross-stitch patterns. Prior to the 90s, only a few floral embroidery decals could be found. They would adorn objects like ceramic statues, candles, or busts of the Holy Mother or Christ Jesus. Dr. Robert Klymasz, folklorist and retired curator from the Canadian Museum of Civilization, coined an appropriate slogan, calling them “Ukrainian logos.” In North America (especially in the early years), they have become emblematic of Ukrainian Canadian identity.

Ukrainian Canadian Dinnerware

Approx 5 inches

Vintage