In Ukraine These Stunning Floral Crowns Are In Style

A workshop in Ukraine has gained international attention for their beautiful, ornately decorated floral crowns. Inspired by the traditional wreaths worn by girls before marriage, Slavic workshop Treti Pivni (translated as Third Rooster) has re-imagined the traditional vinok for the present day, seen as a potent symbol of national pride following the country’s 2014 revolution and conflict.
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The history of Ukrainian headdresses

The vinok is a type of floral wreath originally worn by girls and unmarried women in Ukraine. In summer and spring, these wreaths would be made from fresh flowers, in winter from paper and woven with ribbons. Each flower had a particular symbolism, and the colours of the ribbons would also be chosen to represent certain emotions or values – wisdom, courage or strength. One tradition was that young girls would float the wreaths down rivers and depending on what happened – whether it drifted in a particular direction, or sunk – she could determine whether or not she would marry. Vinoks were also traditionally worn by husband and wife-to-be during their marriage service, acting as a precursor to the modern day veil.

How Vinoks are worn in Ukraine today

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The workshop has seen their photographs resonate with a global audience. The ornate and decorative nature of the headdresses have earned them a far-flung following of individuals who are delighted by the majestic flowers woven with ribbons, paper and cloth. Against the darker backdrop, this nostalgic celebration of Ukrainian craftsmanship and tradition celebrates nationalism in the most remarkable of ways.
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