Сократи текст на английском языке Traditional Russian women's costume came from ancient times and reflected the traditions and customs of the Russian people. Colours and ornaments varied depending on the region of Russia. However, the main elements of the costume remained unchanged. The women's costume consisted of a long loose-fitting shirt made of cotton, linen or silk, usually white or red. Hems, sleeves and shirt necks were decorated with stitched patterns. A long, straight, colourful sarafan or homespun woollen skirt with an apron, were worn over the shirt. The required element of the costume was a belt around the waist. The headwear depended on woman's age and marital status. The girls' headdresses were quite simple: ribbons, bandages, hoops, wreaths. Married women wore so-called kichka and headkerchief on top of it. Kokoshnik was a married woman's dress hat.