Maiden’s Headband

Nizhny Novgorod Gubernia. 19th century

Silk, galloon, colored glass, chopped mother of pearl, stringing. 16,2 х 153
В-8370
Пост. в 1966 из экспедиции ГРМ в Горьковскую область

Period Early 19th century
TypologyFolk costume | Hats | Embroidery
Keywords Folk costume | female costume | headdress | The Volga, Volga region
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Nizhny Novgorod headdresses and other adornments acquired an especial expressiveness through the abundant use of colored glass and chopped mother of pearl. Whether faceted or rounded like beads, these materials shone and glistened like precious stones.

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