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Ancient towels with certain patterns were an integral part of the rites. Embroidered pictures gave a special symbolic value. White towel associated with purity, goodness and protection from evil forces. As for the ornaments, each of them laid a special meaning and significance. Nowadays towels decorate interiors, icons and use them in certain rituals.
Ubrusy - towels, which were embroidered in the days of Kievan Rus. Them weight wrong trees during spring ceremonies. The patterns depicted on them symbolized fertility. In some regions of Ukraine you can still find the custom of hanging towels on trees and offering "gifts" to trees.
Church towels are used in our time in Christian rites. During the Liturgy they are used for washing feet and hands. In addition, they decorate the icons, covering the top.
Towels-amulets protect during drought or disease. Before they surrounded the Church, or carpeted the road. Sometimes a simple piece of cloth with an embroidered pattern was hung on a cross dug into the ground, which was located on the edge of the village. To protect the house towel hung over the doors.
Wedding towel tied hands young during the solemn wishes. However, more important is the towel on which the newlyweds must stand during the parental blessing. Under the fabric, decorated with embroidery, put coins and wheat, which symbolized wealth and happiness in later family life.
Bread on a towel is an essential attribute of welcoming guests. Taking the gifts, guests kiss the bread – kiss means harmony and unity. Besides, there is a custom according to which the hostess drains water from a jug on hands, and on a shoulder to the guest hangs a towel for wiping of hands.
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