26/10/2026
A cultural and diplomatic event dedicated to the Ukrainian embroidered shirt, its history, regional diversity, and the importance of preserving this tradition took place at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Paris. Bringing together representatives of the diplomatic, cultural, and museum communities, researchers, and international media, the event created a platform for a broader conversation about living cultural heritage and its transmission to future generations.
At the heart of the program was a project by Ukrainian designer and researcher Khrystyna Rachytska, who has been collecting antique Ukrainian embroidered shirts for nearly twenty years. Her private collection now comprises more than 500 pieces from different regions of Ukraine. A selection of historical garments was presented alongside contemporary works by KHRYSTYNA RACHYTSKA, tracing the continuity between traditional techniques and construction methods and their place within contemporary practice.
