Retro, 3D, and Richelieu: 10 most expensive Ukrainian embroidered shirts
The most expensive Ukrainian embroidered shirts (collage: RBC-Ukraine, photo: gaptuvalnya.com)
The Ukrainian vyshyvanka (embroidered shirt) is not just national clothing, but a sacred cultural value. Its charm becomes even greater when it’s handmade. However, artisan production is usually more expensive than mass production. Here’s a selection of the most expensive vyshyvankas from Ukrainian brands.
Vita Kin
The VITA Dress is made from 100% linen in deep black. This embroidered dress is adorned with intricate hand-cut embroidery, adding uniqueness and charm. Produced in limited quantities to emphasize exclusivity.
Price: around $3,750
The VITA Dress (screenshot: www.vitakin.com)
Olympia Sleeveless Top is a minimalist and elegant sleeveless blouse made from 100% poplin, offered in classic white. Ideal for a refined summer look.
Price: $1,625
Olympia Sleeveless Top (screenshot: www.vitakin.com)
Rosemary Blouse is a modern interpretation of traditional embroidery. Made from 100% linen in olive green, featuring delicate hand-cut embroidery. Pairs well with the matching Rosemary Skirt for a romantic retro style.
Price: $1,450
Rosemary Blouse (screenshot: www.vitakin.com)
Yuliya Magdych
Mimosa Kaftan is made from batiste, decorated with bright blue and yellow 3D embroidery inspired by authentic Ukrainian patterns. Each piece takes 72 hours of manual work and 18 km of thread.
Price: around $3,220
Mimosa Kaftan (screenshot: ua.yuliyamagdych.com)
Roses Midi Kaftan is a white and red batiste dress decorated with refined ethnic 3D rose embroidery. The silhouette and motifs are rooted in traditional Ukrainian design.
Price: around $2,820
Roses Midi Kaftan (screenshot: ua.yuliyamagdych.com)
Cotton Midi Dress is made from 100% linen with authentic Ukrainian-style 3D embroidery. Can be tailored to individual measurements in two weeks.
Price: around $2,370
Cotton Midi Dress (screenshot: ua.yuliyamagdych.com)
Sakura Midi Kaftan. Dark blue batiste kaftan with bright multicolored 3D embroidery in a cherry blossom motif. Fully hand-embroidered, combining tradition and modernity.
Price: around $1,720
Sakura Midi Kaftan (screenshot: ua.yuliyamagdych.com)
Varenyky Fashion
Ruta Maxi Dress is a black linen dress with colorful embroidery inspired by folk motifs, based on a towel pattern from 1925. Each piece is handmade using high-quality natural fabrics and threads.
Price: around $880
"Ruta" Maxi Dress (screenshot: varenykyfashion.ua)
"Fiery Flower" White Maxi Dress. Made from natural linen with white-on-white embroidery for a 3D effect. Features one of the most complex embroidery techniques – Richelieu (cutwork). Requires highly precise manual work.
Price: around $610
"Fiery Flower" Maxi Dress (screenshot: varenykyfashion.ua)
Foberini
"Kvіtka" Blouse. A delicate light-blue linen blouse with floral embroidery in the cutwork technique. The neckline has handmade tassel ties, and the sleeves are decorated with traditional "pukhlyky" (gathered details), referencing historic Ukrainian styles.
Price: around $360
"Kvіtka" Blouse (screenshot: foberini.com.ua)
Sources: websites and social media pages of the mentioned brands.
