Ukrainian embroidered headdress called “ochipok”

The traditional Ukrainian headdress used by married women is called “ochipok”. It is a kind of bonnet or a tight-fitting skull cap. It covers the hair and keeps it in place. The Kerchief is worn on top of ochipok; females seldom wore ochipok alone. But nevertheless, this headgear is often richly embroidered and decorated. Here you are several photos.

Various designs of Ukrainian traditional coifs called “ochipok”. Each one is unique, different from all others.