Vinok
This delightful illustration was originally inspired by my young daughter’s excitement when she proudly placed an adult “Vinok” on her head and began to dance around. Allowing the vividly coloured ribbons to swirl around her. The Vinok is the floral wreath dating back to pre-Christian times when it was thought that the headdress would protect girls from evil spirits. It’s tied to the day of “Ivan Kupala” where women placed their wreaths in water to float down the water in hopes that the young man who catches the wreath will see the girl and she would become his. It was later accepted as a symbol of girlhood and then replaced upon transitioning to womanhood. In dance, the Vinok is proudly adorned with a variety of flowers arranged in a crown with brightly coloured ribbons secured behind the head. (Poltava Region costume)
This delightful illustration was originally inspired by my young daughter’s excitement when she proudly placed an adult “Vinok” on her head and began to dance around. Allowing the vividly coloured ribbons to swirl around her. The Vinok is the floral wreath dating back to pre-Christian times when it was thought that the headdress would protect girls from evil spirits. It’s tied to the day of “Ivan Kupala” where women placed their wreaths in water to float down the water in hopes that the young man who catches the wreath will see the girl and she would become his. It was later accepted as a symbol of girlhood and then replaced upon transitioning to womanhood. In dance, the Vinok is proudly adorned with a variety of flowers arranged in a crown with brightly coloured ribbons secured behind the head. (Poltava Region costume)
This delightful illustration was originally inspired by my young daughter’s excitement when she proudly placed an adult “Vinok” on her head and began to dance around. Allowing the vividly coloured ribbons to swirl around her. The Vinok is the floral wreath dating back to pre-Christian times when it was thought that the headdress would protect girls from evil spirits. It’s tied to the day of “Ivan Kupala” where women placed their wreaths in water to float down the water in hopes that the young man who catches the wreath will see the girl and she would become his. It was later accepted as a symbol of girlhood and then replaced upon transitioning to womanhood. In dance, the Vinok is proudly adorned with a variety of flowers arranged in a crown with brightly coloured ribbons secured behind the head. (Poltava Region costume)
Medium: Graphite and Pencil Crayon
Frame and matte options:
Black Double Matte with Black Inner
White Double Matte with Black Inner
White Double Matte with Red Inner
