 The technique for doing Poltava-style "layerings"-"merezhka" basically involves withdrawing sets of parallel threads of weft while leaving others in place, then using the antique hem-stitch (called "prutyk") and this special "layerings" technique to create both the openwork "net" and the design of embroidering threads upon the "withdrawn" part of cloth.The designs which can be created in this way can be simple and narrow, or as complex and wide (high) as any one-colored embroidery design.