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What is the name of the traditional woman's headdress, a tall, stiffened crescent-shaped or cylindrical tiara often embroidered with pearls and gold thread, worn in many regions on festive occasions?
Answer: Kokoshnik — The kokoshnik (кокошник) dates to at least the 16th century and varied in shape by region; it was revived in the 19th century as a court dress accessory.
- A Kichka
- B Soroka
- C Kokoshnik ✓
- D Povoynik
The kokoshnik (кокошник) dates to at least the 16th century and varied in shape by region; it was revived in the 19th century as a court dress accessory.