Lizhnyk

A lizhnyk (Ukrainian: Ліжник) or Hutsul blanket is a patterned wool blanket and rug[1] created by Hutsuls, a group indigenous to the Carpathian Mountains of western Ukraine.

[2] In Hutsul culture, lizhnyks are also worn by women, and are claimed to maintain the temperature of a home.

[3] They are one of the primary symbols of the Hutsuls,[4] and have been included on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ukraine since 2020.

[5] Owing to the destruction of several pieces of equipment during the 2008 western Ukrainian floods [uk] and low pay, the number of individuals creating lizhnyks has declined despite the product's continued popularity.

[2] In an effort to continue lizhnyk traditions, some producers have taken to selling their crafts online.