On May 15th, in celebration of World Vyshyvanka Day, Ukraine House in Washington, D.C. hosted the grand opening of the Ukrainian Embroidery Mosaic. The event featured a special showcase of authentic clothing from Ukraine’s temporarily occupied regions, as well as the presentation of the book Imperishable. Unveiled alongside the Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., Oksana Markarova, the mosaic stands as a powerful tribute to Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted tradition of embroidery art. Ukraine House serves as a home away from home for Ukrainians—a welcoming space where community, culture, and heritage are preserved, celebrated, and shared. Having lived in Kyiv from 2006 to 2012, I’m especially grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Ukraine House on this meaningful project. Each embroidery pattern within the mosaic was individually created by a member of the community, designed in the style of regional Ukrainian embroidery to reflect the nation’s diverse artistic traditions. Every pattern was reviewed and approved by an ethnographer from the National Museum of Folk Architecture and Life of Ukraine, ensuring historical and cultural …