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RUSSIAN SOUTH WOMEN COSTUME w/HORNED KICHKA!


It's offered to your attention the Russian festive attire - the costume which was mostly spread in the south regions of Russia - Ryazan, Tambov, Saratov etc. - in 18th -19th centuries. The red and black colors of the costume (especially black) are typical for south regions of Russia, mostly for weddings and other celebrations. These costumes were made for several ages (without definite size) and usualy were kept in chests between celebrations. They had been taken from mother to daughter etc. and not worn too much - just for the evens above.

The unusual head-dress named "horned kichka" comes from the old time of heathenism in Russia (10th century) - this symbolizes the treatment to the God with the prayers about the health of the horned cattle.


The suit consists of 4 things:


- Long red shirt - traditionally decorated in bottom, arms, breast and neck - all are trimmed with golden lace! This is made of wool mixture (top) and flax (bottom) to fit the color of the skirt (see details on the pictures below);
- Red checked skirt (called "poneva") - golden and regular trim and braid decorated and spangled in bottom and embroidered with squares (checked). It's made of flax (see details on the pictures below);






- vest (called "navershnik") - decorated with golden trim, made of flax;
- head-dress (called horned "kichka") - made of cotton and flax with a lot of beads. It's designed especially to cover most of the women's hair because Russians thought that women's hair carry evil forces - that's why the back bottom detail of the head-dress is made of beads with crosses (see details on the pictures below);






Suit is traditionally decorated with murals to protect a woman against the evil spirits - the "frame" around the neck to protect the head and the neck, the vertical line - to protect the stomach, and the bottom horisontal line - to protect the legs.

This dress has been made in Moscow according to 18-19 centuries "fashion". Too much hand-work!!! This could be a very good gift to Russian history lover or folklore singer, balalaika player, or just as unusual decoration!

The colors of suit details are traditional for Russian south regions. If you are interested in different colors and sizes please contact the seller.

SIZE: - the buyer orders any adult size after the auction ended. Please allow 2 weeks for creation because of too much hand work.

IMPORTANT: The buyer should contact the seller through eBay or direct and specify the required measurements within one week after the payment is complete. The measurements for this item are the following:
- overall height (from top of head to floor);
- breast circumference;
- head circumference;
- sleeve length from neck bottom to wrist (down along shoulder and arm).
Please specify the above measurements and wait for email receipt confirmation from the seller. Otherwise the averaged size item will be shipped.

WASHING - handwashing in warm water.

CONDITION - NEW, but may be crumpled upon receipt.

Seller accepts the bulk orders for Russian Traditional women's and men's clothes. Gift shops owners, Russian dancers and balalaika players are welcome!

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