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The term vyshyvanka refers to a traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt, notable for its distinctive ornamentation and its symbolic role in Ukrainian culture. It is derived from the Ukrainian verb vyshyvaty (to embroider) and functions both as a garment and a cultural artifact. While the term commonly denotes the embroidered shirt itself, it may also refer more broadly to Ukrainian traditional embroidery as a practice and medium of cultural expression. Vyshyvankas are characterized by geometric,