Night Sun Headpiece

An interpretation of the traditional Russian festive headpiece - the Kokoshnik.
The design reflects the solar motif (developed for the Garment), with shapes that are actually enlarged pieces of motifs intersecting with one another.
It features creative pearl embroidery, hand-dyed cotton cords, soutache, pearls, glass beads, and French wire.

DETAILS

Year: 2023

Brief: ‘Modern Mystic Arts and the Power of Colour’ by H&L

Tags: Contemporary Embroidery, Creative Concept Development, Creative Embroidery, Goldwork, Heritage, Needlework, Wearable Art

Full Garment

THE PROGRESS

Creative pearl embroidery and Goldwork embroidery techniques

The contemporary interpretation of traditional Russian headpiece

Night Sun Headpiece is a contemporary rendition of the traditional Russian Kokoshnik, featuring an enlarged solar motif. Handcrafted with pearl embroidery, hand-dyed cotton cords, soutache, pearls, glass beads, and French wire. Reflecting Slavic pre-Christian history, it explores the pagan cult of the Sun, symbolizing transformation and various states of the Sun, including the nocturnal or subterranean aspects.