Russian headdress

The kokoshnik is a traditional Russian headdress worn by women to accompany the sarafan (pinafore dress). The kokoshnik tradition has existed since the 10th century in the ancient Russian city Veliky Novgorod. It spread primarily in the northern regions of Russia and was very popular from 16th to 19th century. It is an important feature of Russian dance ensembles and folk culture and inspired the Kokoshnik style of architecture. Historically a kokoshnik is a headdress worn by married women.

In the Russian national costume, headdress called Kokoshnik played a significant role. Look at the most beautiful examples in Art!

These bonnet and cap-like headpieces all originate from Old Russia and are peculiar to the Russian slaves. The specimens come from the governorates ...

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A Sorbian folk costume by Iwajla Klinke. Traditional costumes of boyars, russian medieval aristocrats 16th century.

Traditional Russian costume. Beginning at the turn of the 18th century, the sarafan, a long, sleeveless dress, became the most popular article of peasant women’s clothing in the Northern and Central regions of Russia. The sarafan is worn with a shirt, belt, and apron. In some areas, the epanechka, a short bodice identical in shape to the sarafan supplemented the basic ensemble.

Horned kichka (Russian: рогатая кичка) is a type of ancient russian headdress for a married woman. The horned kichka was a fertility symbol, and it served as a protection against evil spirits.

Nice Bedouin headdress Hand embroidery Seen on coins. Nice side piece pendent decorations. Any questions please ask. Areej🤗

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