kokoshniks (headdresses)

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Scope note
Traditional crown-like headdresses worn by Russian girls and women. Originally elements of folk costume intended to support a veil, they developed into diadem-shaped tiaras that were part of the official court dress for royalty and ladies-in-waiting in the 19th century.
kokoshniks
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024