The Textile tradition of the village of Negliubka in the Vetka district of the Gomel region of Belarus, was inscribed on UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding as reported Telegraph Agency BelTA, Belarus’s largest news agency, citing the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The decision to recognize that Negliubka unique fabric is in urgent need of protection from the risk of disappearance was taken by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage during its 20th session in New Delhi, India, recognizing its unique weaving, rich symbolism in items like “rushnyks” or “rushniki” ( ceremonial towels), clothing, household objects and complex patterns using original weaving and embroidery techniques, ensuring its preservation as a vital part of Belarusian culture.
The tradition, which dates back to the 17th century, is a significant symbol of community identity and cultural pride, with knowledge and skills passed down within families from grandmothers and mothers to daughters, however today the tradition faces the risk of disappearing due to the decrease in the number of artisans.
Negliubka's rushnyks are particularly famous for their complex polychromatic designs, featuring up to 25 shades often with red, white, and black dominant, and over 120 geometric and floral patterns.
The motifs often convey wishes for kindness, love, health and prosperity and a unique aspect of the technique is that weaving is carried out from the reverse side, making each piece one - of - a kind.
Another highlight of the textile tradition of Negliubka is the execution of the traditional outfit, one of the most archaic and complex in Belarusian folk clothing, characterized by a white ornamental shirt, aprons, a woven shawl, and a wide red belt.
Residents continue to use these traditional textiles in their daily lives and they actively work to preserve the art through training programs at the Negliubka village weaving centre, the local school, and the Vetka children’s and youth art centre, and the village also hosts a biennial festival called “Krosentsy” to celebrate the craft.
The tradition is showcased in the Vetka Museum of Old Believers and Belarusian Traditions, and its inclusion in the UNESCO list is a result of collaborative efforts by local artisans, experts, and national institutions to safeguard this unique heritage.
This inscription brings the total number of Belarusian elements on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage lists to seven, highlighting diverse cultural practices from traditional crafts to rituals.
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