Our Priest and our governing Bishop have retired. It became necessary and appropriate to have a sendoff luncheon to celebrate the occasion and I wanted a festive dress for the occasion. I wore a Russian kosovorotka!
Today, the kosovorotka is primarily worn during cultural events, folk performances, and national holidays, embodying Russian heritage and masculinity. Its timeless design and symbolic embroidery continue to inspire modern fashion, with designers like Ulyana Sergeenko and Polina Osipova reimagining traditional motifs in contemporary contexts.
The kosovorotka is a deeply rooted Russian garment with a skewed collar, rich embroidery, and a belted design, pronounced koh-soh-voh-ROHT-kah. Its history spans centuries, reflecting Slavic traditions with possible Viking influences in its decorative patterns and shape.
Viking influences on the World continues to be a contested view…. But considering my dna represents both, I don’t have a dog in the hunt. It looks beautiful nonetheless.