High quality replica of a 19th century Imperial Russia Cossack Ataman burka hood

Description

MODERN REPLICA OF 19C. IMPERIAL RUSSIA COSSACK ATAMAN BURKA WOOL BASHLYCK HOOD
VARIOUS TRIM RIBBON COLORS ARE AVAILABLE: BLACK, WHITE, RED, BLUE. PLEASE INDICATE YOUR PREFERENCE!
DESCRIPTION: Offered to you is this a high quality replica of a 19th century Imperial Russia Cossack Ataman burka hood, also known as Clobuck, Clawbuck or a Bashlyck. Made of wool, decorated with black lace. These were worn by cavalry officers in the Cossack regiments of the Imperial Russian army. Burkas were adopted by invading Russian cavalry, including Cossacks, and worn as part of the Russian military uniform from the middle of the 18th century until the 1850s, and even later. For condition see photos. Custom orders as far as lace color are possible and welcome!
Bashlyk is a part of the Adyghe (Circassian) warrior’s ammunition.
A hood with long blades made out of double-folded piece of cloth. The blades are wound around the neck, like a scarf. They can also cover the face from bad weather, or if you wish to remain unrecognized.
When riding horseback, bashlyk’s blades are wrapped around the neck with the ends dangling back. In good weather, bashlyk hangs on the shoulders, fastened with a cord, with its hood and blades lowered back.
The long end of the hood is edged with durable protective tape.
The Bashlyk hood has not lost its relevance in the modern urban environment being a fashionable removable hood, and as an indispensable article of a traveler’s, hunter’s or fisherman’s garment. It protects from rain, cold and sun.