Headdress

Costumes

Inventory number
2022.6.21.20.CO.ET.C1850.RU
Description
Traditional Russian kokoshnik style hoof-shaped headdress called kika or kichka, made of burlap and silk decorated with silver and golden thread embroideries, and black woolen tassels. Tiny round metal shapes are visible at the edge of the hat.
Materials
Silk
Golden thread
Silver thread
Wool
Burlap
Origin
circa 1850 Russian Empire
Dimensions
Width : 12 cm
Length : 27 cm
Height : 18 cm