In the
olden days Russia, hair was the symbol of strength and vitality. This is why it
was so important to keep it safe and therefore cover. To have hair down meant
to embarrass yourself and let your energy be stolen. This is why witches are
always represented with messy undone hair. Additionally, females are only
allowed to entre the Orthodox Church with covered head.
Hair
braiding and wearing a headdress was an old tradition in Russia, the purpose of
which was to attract attention of future husbands. Really, there was only one
hairstyle in the olden days Russia – the low braid. The headdress was warn on
top of the head and left the crown free, this was not only for the purposes of
decoration, but also it served as an amulet against all evil and later on as a
marital status of the female. In fact there is even a special term for the
change of the un-married headdress for married, called “okruchivanie”.
The oldest
and primary headdress was a metallic ring that went around the widest part of
the head. Temporal rings and forehead metal ornaments were then clipped onto
it.
I LOVE how much symbolism is carried in these beautiful accessories. I like, how there is a meaning behind it, apart from aesthetics.
This is the concept I wold love to have in all my works - meaning and aesthetics together.
Originals
Influences on current fashion
Konstantin Gayday
Hedy Lamarr being a star and wearing them
Atelier Haute Mode
Suki Waterhouse
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