Crochet necklace

Creator:

Michalis Onisiforou

Ημερομηνία:

[s.d.]

Medium:

Thread

Places:

Cyprus

Description:

String of tiny, three dimensional needle lace flowers in pink and yellow with green leaves. Could be worn as a necklace or ornamentally in another manner. Traditionally these were used as trim on headscarves and were found in many places such as Armenia, Türkiye, Greece and Cyprus. Flower types have different meanings in different cultures so wearing or gifting a scarf with a particular trim would have carried additional meaning

Dimensions:

66 cm

Identifier:

mmr_00651

Classification:

Jewellery

Object Type:

Necklace

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to [email protected]

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