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Ukrainian embroidery battles cultural loss in St Catharines
In St Catharines the Ukrainian community preserves heritage through embroidery after Soviet efforts to dilute traditional patterns. Mary Doliszny notes colors and regional designs identify villages, while local classes, exhibitions, and a gift shop revive patterns from Harvard and Toronto studies.
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ST. Catharines
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Mykola Komar
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church
Soviet Union
Doliszny
Niagara
Institutes of
Harvard University
University of Toronto