AN EMBROIDERED KOKOSHNIK
RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical crescent shape, decorated with pastes and beads on foil ground, the 'wings' of the hat extending out to the sides, overall embroidered with gilt thread, gilt metallic braid and foil, forming floral motif on the reverse, lined with linen
15 in. (38 cm.) high
AN EMBROIDERED KOKOSHNIK
RUSSIA, NIZHEGORODSKAIA OR KOSTROMSKAIA PROVINCE, LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Of vertical crescent shape, decorated with pastes and beads on foil ground, the 'wings' of the hat extending out to the sides, overall embroidered with gilt thread, gilt metallic braid and foil, forming floral motif on the reverse, lined with linen
15 in. (38 cm.) high
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