Headscarf
Unknown Artist
first quarter 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic, metal
Classification
Headscarf
Culture
Russian
Department
Costume Institute
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of her mother, Elizabeth Greenman Stillman, 1931
Accession Number
2009.300.6345
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of early 19th-century Russia with this stunning *Headscarf*, crafted in the first quarter of the 1800s by an unknown artist. Made from luxurious silk interwoven with metallic threads and adorned with metal elements, this piece from the Costume Institute exemplifies the exquisite textile artistry of its time. The shimmering metallic accents would have caught the light beautifully, adding a touch of grandeur to everyday or ceremonial wear. In Russian culture, headscarves like this were essential accessories for women, symbolizing modesty, status, and regional identit...