Infinite lines

The infinite line is also called the  “bezkonechnyk”, the winding dance or the meander. Scholars have shown that this symbol was popular on the territory of Ukraine more than 20,000 years ago. In ancient Ukrainian traditions, its soft curves are associated with water, symbolising a harmonious flow of life. Its infinite pattern winds its way like the thread of fate, but always comes back to the source. This motif is is closely connected with the ritual dance that Ukrainian girls traditionally perform in spring, charging the Earth with their graceful movements. The “meander is often found in Hutsul, Volyn, Kyiv, Poltava and Kuban regional embroideries. Meander patterns usually decorate men’s shirts, bestowing strength and vitality.