Pokuttian Man
Early 20th Century Ukraine Heritage collection
I was inspired to create this series as a commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada in 2016. A photo of a young couple proudly displaying their festive clothing led me to document their festive costume and incredible headdress and embroidery patterns.
Pokuttia derives from the town of Kuty which means “round the corner”. It refers to the the entire southeast corner of Galacia between the Driester and Cheremosh rivers and the Carpathian Mountains in the southwestern part of modern Ukraine
including Bukovyna. Historically It sits in the eastern Ivano Frankivsk Oblast north of the Hutsul region in the Carpathian mountains bordering Podillia, Bukovyna, and Boiko, historically the heart of the area was Kolomyia.
Men’s clothing consists of knee-length tunics and short narrow linen trousers and wearing a wide sash or leather belt. The sheepskin vest and other clothing trims include dense embroidery with pattern details distinct to the western region. The headdress is elaborate covered in wool pompoms, trim, and a feathered crown.
Early 20th Century Ukraine Heritage collection
I was inspired to create this series as a commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada in 2016. A photo of a young couple proudly displaying their festive clothing led me to document their festive costume and incredible headdress and embroidery patterns.
Pokuttia derives from the town of Kuty which means “round the corner”. It refers to the the entire southeast corner of Galacia between the Driester and Cheremosh rivers and the Carpathian Mountains in the southwestern part of modern Ukraine
including Bukovyna. Historically It sits in the eastern Ivano Frankivsk Oblast north of the Hutsul region in the Carpathian mountains bordering Podillia, Bukovyna, and Boiko, historically the heart of the area was Kolomyia.
Men’s clothing consists of knee-length tunics and short narrow linen trousers and wearing a wide sash or leather belt. The sheepskin vest and other clothing trims include dense embroidery with pattern details distinct to the western region. The headdress is elaborate covered in wool pompoms, trim, and a feathered crown.
Early 20th Century Ukraine Heritage collection
I was inspired to create this series as a commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada in 2016. A photo of a young couple proudly displaying their festive clothing led me to document their festive costume and incredible headdress and embroidery patterns.
Pokuttia derives from the town of Kuty which means “round the corner”. It refers to the the entire southeast corner of Galacia between the Driester and Cheremosh rivers and the Carpathian Mountains in the southwestern part of modern Ukraine
including Bukovyna. Historically It sits in the eastern Ivano Frankivsk Oblast north of the Hutsul region in the Carpathian mountains bordering Podillia, Bukovyna, and Boiko, historically the heart of the area was Kolomyia.
Men’s clothing consists of knee-length tunics and short narrow linen trousers and wearing a wide sash or leather belt. The sheepskin vest and other clothing trims include dense embroidery with pattern details distinct to the western region. The headdress is elaborate covered in wool pompoms, trim, and a feathered crown.
Medium: Graphite and Pencil Crayon
Size: 12×16 Black Double Matte with Black Inner