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Young Black Haired Girl With A Floral Wreath And Earrings Posing On The Field Of Wild Flowers Below The Blue Sky
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A tradition of the Ukrainian wreath, a headdress made from leaves, flowers, and branches worn by girls and young unmarried women, dates back to the old Slavic customs that predate the Christianization of Rus. The flower wreath remains a part of the Ukrainian national costume and is worn on festive occasions and on holy days.
Polynesia
Floral wreaths and garlands known as lei (Hawaii) are ubiquitous in Polynesia as both ornamental attire and gifts representative of affection or respect. Worn by men and women around the neck or around the head and commonly fashioned of flowers, leaves, vines, and plant fiber.
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