SEE ALSO:

Geographical position
Climate
Maps of Ukraine
Cities of Ukraine
Local Time of Ukraine
How to call to Ukraine.
History of Ukraine
Scientists of Ukraine
Art of Ukraine
Major religions in Ukraine
Ukrainian literature
Traditions of Ukraine
Ukrainian music
Ukrainian opera and ballet
Political sytem. Constitution
State symbols of Ukraine
National clothes
Sport in Ukraine
Industry of Ukraine
Currency of Ukraine
Holidays in Ukraine
Language of Ukraine
Ukraine diaspora links
Festivals of Ukraine
Pictures of Ukraine

A Ukrainian national suit is not only an article of clothes. It is a symbol of the nation. It is a kind of art and a national relic. It is a relic from our ancestors revived by the hands of craftsmen. It is Ukrainian people's pride.

It is craftsmanship that has survived through years. The national garments present the Orthodox Ukraine. Also, they are a symbol of the nation, like its language, denominations and customs. The main feature of Ukraine's national clothes is the baroque style, which manifests itself in the exaggeration of general forms. Let us recall, let us say, the embroidered sleeves of a woman's shirt, the ornament of embroidery, laces, etc. Special decorative fabrics and different ribbons and threads of beads add festivity to garments.

The most common women's piece of clothes - a long shirt belted at waist - has come to us from the ancient Slavic people. It is decorated by magic ornaments.

At first, people used to wear long shirts, and later, skirts appeared in Ukraine, which had their own peculiarities in different years.