Kichka or kick - Russian folk headdress of a married woman, completely hiding the hair. Kiki was made of linen, wool or silk fabric with rigid inserts made of birch bark and decorated with embroidery, braid, lace and beads. The shape of these hats depended on the region of residence and social status bearer. The higher the status of the woman had, the higher and wider than it was Kichka and the richer it was decorated. Gradually kick out of use, replaced by a handkerchief or Ochipok. Longest this headdress worn in the southern Russian provinces, but the beginning of XX century it has completely disappeared from use.
Kichka
Kichka or kick - Russian folk headdress of a married woman, completely hiding the hair. Kiki was made of linen, wool or silk fabric with rigid inserts made of birch bark and decorated with embroidery, braid, lace and beads. The shape of these hats depended on the region of residence and social status bearer. The higher ...