Petrykivsky Painting
Petrykivsky painting or “petrykivka” is traditional Ukrainian decorative painting, which originates from Dnipropetrovsk oblast of Ukraine, Petrykivka village. Pertykivsky painting traditionally decorated everyday household items, and the earliest samples of it date back to the 17th century.
The distinctive features of this handicraft are the patterns, unusual technique and white background. In 2012 Ministry of Culture of Ukraine recognized petrykivskiy painting as a part of intangible cultural heritage of Ukraine. Eventually it was also included to the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on December 5, 2013. The renowned painting technique was turned into a brand, and “Petrykivka” logo was created. The logo now belongs to the craftsmen of Petrykivka village.
Coordinates: 51°10′44″N 1°49′35″W / 51.1789°N 1.8264°W
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