Linen Embroidered Table Runner Ukraine

Hand embroidered natural linen table runner from Ukraine. In this pair of "whitework" pillows, white thread is employed with different embroidery techniques, producing a three-dimensional light and shadow effect with shades ranging from snow white to dark gray.  While the whitework embroidery of Central Ukraine (Poltava region) is well-known throughout the world, that of my native Pokuttya region has not been fully researched.

Lesia Pona Embroidery

Lesia Pona learned embroidery from her mother and went on to study at Lviv Academy of Arts. A mentorship with a Ukrainian master embroiderer solidified her commitment to her craft and her passion grew. After gaining experience in art projects and marketing, she founded Pokuttya Folk Artists group to help her colleagues maintain high standards, reach a wider audience –and make a living from their work.