A Study into Haenseti Jewelry Meanings Throughout the Ages: Bejeweling Kokoshniks

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[!] A missive would find itself in the mailboxes of all Lords, Ladies and Commoners in the realm.

A STUDY INTO HAENSETI JEWELRY MEANINGS THROUGHOUT THE AGES:

Bejeweling Kokoshniks

 

Issued by

Lady Ofeliya of House Weiss

Naf zwy 4th hag i Gronna ag Drova i 510 E.S.

 

 

 

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[A depiction of the classic ladies Kokoshnik.]

 

Over the ages of our Kingdom, the courts under each Queen have drafted and published their missives. This study that I am writing looks into these published missives, and more specifically, the ones on Haenseti jewelry, its meaning and its restrictions throughout our class system. In studying this, I have found contradictions and parts that coincide alike but I am proud to say that a majority of it coincides, and builds upon the previous missive, even many years apart. With thanks to the Royal Courts Compendium, it has allowed me to gather much of my research material which will be tacked onto this for reference as to my work.

 

 To start with in my paper today, we look at the first missive under Her Royal Majesty, Queen Annika, ‘Haeseni Culture: The Resurgence of Ruskan Fashion’. It speaks on Kokoshniks being worn by all classes, and gemstones representing the status of the wearer. Pearls, in particular, are specifically mentioned in that only Royalty and upper-ranking Nobility may have them on their kokoshnik. Expensive jewels will be seen upon the royal and upper-nobilities kokoshniks, with fabric kokoshniks being reserved for the lower nobility and commoners.

 

Interestingly enough, to wear a kokoshnik outside of your status, whether a commoner donning an extravagant kokoshnik or a royal wearing a fabric one - it is seen as disrespectful and degrading to one's status.

 

In another missive, written by Her Royal Majesty, Queen Emma, ‘Moda i ve Kort: Kokoshniks’, it speaks further on kokoshniks. Much like above, pearls and status are specified but rather than simply allowing the upper-nobility to don pearl kokoshniks, they are not allowed to unless they pick a lesser metal to use with it. It speaks further upon veiled kokoshniks being disallowed for Countesses and lower nobility, though allowing Countesses to attach beads to hers so as to differentiate her status.

 

Special rights are afforded to heirloom kokoshniks and a Dowager's kokoshnik, in which heirloom kokoshniks can be worn during appropriate occasions, even if not befitting of one's status. A Dowager must go back to their old style of kokoshnik, by way of status, but are granted a string of pearls to don upon it. Though, it is best to keep in mind not to don a kokoshnik when in mourning, as is outlined in Her Royal Majesty, Queen Amadea’s missive, ‘Moda i ve Kort: Mourning’. Regardless of one’s status, kokoshniks are seen as extremely inappropriate when in mourning.

 

As seen in these varying missives, status and etiquette is everything in the world of kokoshniks. From the very fabric and embroidery you may use, to the gems and how many may be had under what status, it showcases the culture and background of the Haensetis kokoshniks overtime.

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In conclusion, I would like to thank my Mamej for looking this over when I was done and helping me with the bigger words used. I love you a ton!

 

[!] Attached below are the missives as referenced in order.

Haeseni Culture: The Resurgence of Ruskan Fashion

Moda i ve Kort: Kokoshniks

Moda i ve Kort: Mourning

 

 

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Signed,

Her Ladyship, Ofeliya Fabienne Weiss, Assistant to the Wardrobe

 

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Liridona, who owns a rather large collection of kokoshniks herself, is incredibly proud of her best friend's daughter's missive. "What ein clever girl!" The Amador exclaimed to herself. "Ah, Marian is such ein dobry mamej."