Choosing a headdress is a responsible undertaking, especially when it comes to women. It is important that the hat not only fits beautifully, but goes well with the rest of your wardrobe, keeps you warm and does not put pressure on your head. Among the variety of hats, one can highlight the kubanka - a hat shaped like a shortened papakha.
Today the Kubanka is a fashion accessory, but the history of its appearance is impressive. It is known that such a headdress of a regular cylindrical shape was worn by the Kuban Cossacks already in the 15th–16th centuries. It is noteworthy that in those days this accessory was exclusively for men. The kubanka was sewn from astrakhan fur or merlushka (the skin of a coarse-wool lamb). Such a hat was decorated brightly and colorfully: often cloth (red, blue or yellow), leather, and sometimes rough suede were used for these purposes.
@kazakia777
It is believed that before the Kubanka, Cossacks exclusively wore a hat. But this hat was too big, it constantly fell off, especially while riding, and therefore caused many problems. Through simple actions it was shortened, but since the Kuban Cossacks were the first to do this, the name of the updated headdress was given accordingly.
Kubanka became especially popular during the Civil War. It was then that the Cossacks who fought for the Red Army added stars and ribbons to their hats. Thanks to this, the soldiers of the Red Army distinguished “theirs” from the White Army soldiers (they also wore such headdresses, but decorated them with white ribbons).
By the way! Around the end of the 19th century, residents of the northern regions of our country learned about Kubanks. The sewing technology there was kept unchanged, but the materials used were different. Thus, the most popular were hats made of wolf, fox or bear skins.
A distinctive feature of this Cossack hat is the cross on the top of the head. However, he is not the embodiment of any secret thought. Such a cross is a special feature of the cut, since in the traditional design the kubanka is sewn from 4 identical parts. This nuance has been preserved in modern models: a hat can be called a kubanka only if there is a cross made of several seams on the “top of the head.”
Until the end of the twentieth century, this headdress was worn only by men in winter. Only in the 80s of the last century did women decide to “try on” the Kubanka. Since then, it has become an incredibly popular women's headdress, the fashion for which continues to this day.
@dm.larionowa
If for modern Cossacks the Kubanka is an element of the national costume that should be treated with respect, then fashion designers consider it an unusual headdress that can adorn almost every woman.
Therefore, today the options for such hats are impressive in variety. They are made from fur and leather, wool and textiles. The colors are interesting: both plain models and bright ones with embroidery and rhinestones are in fashion.The combination of different materials in one headdress looks unusual. For example, the fur sides of a hat perfectly highlight the exquisite leather top.
@_kr.valentina_
Kubanka is ideal for creating an aristocratic style. It gives the image elegance and makes any silhouette more stately and straight. Therefore, it is not recommended to combine such a hat with a sports jacket or down jacket. At the same time, it is ideal for creating a fashionable ensemble with a fur vest, a classic fur coat or a straight-cut coat. An interesting combination of a Kubanka with a short winter jacket and a floor-length skirt. This image of a “modern” noblewoman is daring and bold, but incredibly feminine.
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