Jewelry Designer Blog. Jewelry by Natalia Khon: Bead day. Russian kokoshnik

Saturday, June 13, 2015

A little Grand Duchess Alexandra Pavlovna dressed in kokoshnik and sarafan, 1790s.

k8053 said...: The innocent face belies the tragic fact of the immense wealth accumulated by so few while countless millions were starving. On a lighter note I wonder what is the significance of the feather or leaf that she's holding?; June 16, 2015 at 6:41 AM
Natalia Khon said...: She is holding a rose :) I think it means nothing, just pretty flower :); June 16, 2015 at 6:44 AM
k8053 said...: Ah yes, so it is! I didn't have my glasses on & the flower part looked like it was a part of her ribbon.; June 17, 2015 at 2:27 PM
Natalia Khon said...: I guessed the pictures was a bit confusing in that part :); June 17, 2015 at 3:17 PM