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RUSSIA - KIDS PAGE - COLORING BOOK
KOKOSHNIK
The Russian Sarafan is an A-line jumper-style dress, worn over a rubakha, or shirt.
A Kokoshnik (pronounced kah-KOSH-nick) is the headdress worn by a married woman in the central and northern regions of Russia. The headdress was worn in other regions as well, but it did not have any status symbolism to it. It is shaped as a high shield, of various designs above the forehead.
The name kokoshnik comes from the ancient Russian “kokosh” for a broon-hen, as opposed to a “kokot” for hencock, and is based on the form of the bird’s crest. The shape of the kokoshnik varies from region to region. Pearls, beads and thick gold thread embroidery adorn the kokoshnik.
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