Cossack Clothing

Cossack clothing can best be described as Eastern inspired. The Cossacks are a group who resided in South Eastern Europe along the caucuses and the black sea; therefore, they have numerous contacts with Eastern cultures such as the Turks. The wearing of Eastern style in Cossack clothing was also a great diplomatic tool in dealing with non-European cultures. Typically, Cossack clothing would consist of tall, fur hats and sheepskin tunics and long robes and coats. They resided across many parts of Eastern Europe and have been traditionally been loyal to the czar which may explain why they faced little persecution. They also have their own culture, music, food and dance. Cossack men were traditionally scouts and embarked on reconnaissance missions throughout Russian Empire years. They were proficient with scimitars, rifles and knives and have played a large role in just about every major conflict in Eastern European history. Cossack clothing is a unique blend of Eastern European, western and Asian fashion, a very unique combination given their place at the tip of Europe on near parts of Asia.