The ceremonial "platok-shirinka," an integral part of women's attire, was a symbol of status and elegance. Queens and princesses carried these scarves during formal events and religious ceremonies. Each piece was meticulously crafted by its owner using luxurious fabric, embellished with pearls, tassels, and intricate embroidery. It was common for the owner to design unique patterns for the embroidered decorations.

Queen Evdokia Lukyanovna's treasury housed "nineteen silk shirinkas," while her daughter Princess Irina Mikhailovna possessed "twenty-five shirinkas made from silk with white gold and silver, featuring golden tassels." One such exquisite platok-shirinka on display at the Kremlin Museums is from Italy in the 17th century, showcasing decorative Russian embroidery from the early 17th century, measuring 50.0 x 48.0 cm.