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Measurements

Circumference: 21 - 23 inches + 53 - 58.5 cm (Plenty of movement due to silk velvet)

Height at Tallest Point: 4 inches + 10 cm

Note: Measurements are taken from outside, flat and stretched from seam to seam. This is the maximum size allowable, so please consider individual fit and comfort.

Description

*Antique 1920s - 1930s rhinestone headpiece

* Shaped in a Kokoshnik style

* Decorated with larger glass pieces in pink and blues

* Sits on head as a cap as it's attached to champagne-coloured silk velvet

* Possibly used in a theatre although these were popular in the era for party wear

* Velvet has a thin gauze backing

Kokoshniks were worn as early as the 11th century and have enjoyed quite a checkered history since then. At one stage they were even banned, together with other elements of traditional Russian costume, as Peter the Great endeavored to modernize the Russian social system. But only a few decades later, Catherine the Great brought them back in a big way, officially making them part of court dress. Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes fascinated the Western world at the beginning of the 20th century and so did the kokoshniks that were often worn on stage. In particular, silent screen stars adopted this highly flattering headpiece as personal evening wear and, in those days, whatever film stars wore became instant hits among cinema-goers everywhere.

Condition

Excellent vintage condition for its age.

No notable flaws that I can see - all stones are present.

Please note that these are vintage items that have been used and loved over the years, As such, they may display slight evidence of their age. Any notable flaws will be highlighted.

Comment

Amazing rare beauty to light up any beaded evening dress. A true collector's piece! I have had a few early Kokoshnik headpieces over the years, mostly made of fabric and decorated with rhinestones, pearls, or sequins. This is the only one I have owned that looks like an actual tiara at the front, resembling those worn by royalty. Queen Elizabeth herself had a Kokoshnik crown.

Shop Policies

COVID-19

Unfortunately, the pandemic has resulted in a backlog of parcels worldwide. Our local Postal Service continues to operate at increased capacity and assures us that packages will arrive at their destination, albeit with a noticeably longer timeframe.

We now offer an alternate express delivery service via DHL for those of you who want your packages more expediently. This option is currently delivering packages within a seven-day timeframe from pick-up.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.

Availability
This item is within our selling stock. In the unlikely event that two buyers purchase this item concurrently, payment will be immediately refunded to the latter purchaser. We apologize in advance should this rare circumstance arise.

Postage
We make every effort to post your item within 1-3 days of payment. Should a circumstance arise where we are unable to post within this timeframe (eg we are away at a fair) we will contact you immediately. Please note that our postage charges are based on standard international and domestic air packages - all with tracking. If you want to upgrade to express postage or require insurance, please contact us prior to checkout and we will adjust the rates accordingly.

Currently, standard packages within Australia are taking 4 to 6 business days from receipt of the package at the Post Office. However, there may be exceptions due to the impact of COVID-19.

LayBys/Layaways
Yes we do offer flexible layby/layaway options and are open to negotiation as to the time period. Obviously, the more expensive the item the longer the time you will have to finalise payment. Contact us to see how accommodating we can be :)

Alterations
Obviously, as these are one-off pieces, the fit may not be quite what you need. To this end, we also offer an alteration service by professional seamstresses. Please shoot us an email outlining what you want and we will quickly respond with a quote and timeframe. Costs are kept to a minimum for this service.

Special Orders
If you are looking for something that you don't currently find in our shop - let us know we may be able to help you with a special listing!

Photography
Our photos are taken with a mix of studio and ambient lighting. Whilst we take care with the colour balance of our photos, individual computer monitors register colours differently depending on their calibration. If you want the exact colour shade drop us a line and we will give you the Universal Pantone colours that match the item.

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