THE ENTRY "EMBROIDERED CLOTHING" IN ENCYCLOPEDIAS OF UKRAINE AND WORLDWIDE

In the article, nature of information about Ukrainian embroidered clothing (like shirts) from encyclopedias is researched. The encyclopedic aspect study embroidery proposed for first time. Encyclopedias are an important source base that preserves and disseminates knowledge people, their history, culture, language, etc. And at a time when space full misinformation, assembled by professional editorial teams considered as reliable base. But whether these ones able to attract attention mass reader also depends upon how interesting useful content is. Embroidered subject our can be indicative in context raised issue, because it integral element folk clothing, has special meaning, symbolism, sacramental features, therefore, relevant Ukrainians. fact Russian-Ukrainian war Ukraine now being discovered world interested its history this kind non-Ukrainian readers. encyclopedias, most often included entries is, usually not represented item "Vyshyvanka" (embroidered / shirt). We suggest described primarily object art. other aspects related non-artistic functions (protective, ceremonial, patriotic, etc.) covered much less. studied out local lacks global one. This contribute formation reader’s idea shirts exclusively historical cultural phenomenon. Although popular show clothes characteristic many populations. According top worldwide, traditions singled original