Lizaveta Narkun

Lizaveta Narkun is a 25-year-old regent of the choir at the Garrison Church of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Brest, Belarus. Recently, she has ventured into creating traditional kokoshniks, a type of ornate headdress. Despite her passion and craftsmanship, Lizaveta has struggled to generate interest in her work within Belarus, where demand for such traditional Russian accessories is low. With fewer than 200 followers on her professional Instagram account, she is actively seeking orders and has received suggestions to target Russian tourists. Her unique approach combines elements from Byzantine headwear styles, and she remains optimistic about her craft, even proposing custom designs that might appeal more to local tastes.