 The word "kokoshnik" describes a great variety of headdresses worn throughout Russia, including the cylindrical hats of Veliky Novgorod, two-pointed nimbus "kika" of Vladimir, triangular "kika" of Kostroma, small pearl hats of Kargopol, and scarlet kokoshniks of Moscow.While in the past kokoshnik styles varied greatly, currently a kokoshnik is generally associated with a tall, nimbus or crest shaped headdress which is tied at the back of the head with long thick ribbons in a large bow.The crest can be embroidered with pearls and goldwork or simple applique, usually using plant and flower motifs.