Description
The Kohana dress begins with a source, each motif carrying its own history before it became thread on linen.
The pattern is the “Tree of Life” — one of the oldest symbols in Ukrainian textile tradition, characteristic of the Poltava region. It is worked in chain stitch, known historically as “tamburna” — a technique that builds volume from within, leaves a clean reverse side, and demands steady, unhurried hands. The motif speaks of family continuity, the bond between generations, and protection of home.
The wide sleeves carry particular meaning: in Ukrainian tradition, this silhouette belonged to men’s festive dress. Here it is recast in a fluid, oversized maxi form — generous, unhurried, fully present.
Tassels and fringe are not ornament for its own sake. In the folk tradition they were protective elements — movement, sound, life at the edges of the garment.
The dress closes with snap buttons and comes with a removable linen belt.
