Over 500 pieces of clothing present the development of the Cypriot dress and the influences it received from East and West. Costumes of Pashas, Governors, dervishes etc are also included in the collection. Underwear, shoes, hats, gloves but also home textiles and embroideries provide an additional dimension.
Wedding dress
1910
Male shirt
ca. 1900
Nightdress
ca. 1900
Underwear
ca. 1900
Underwear
ca. 1900
Underwear
ca. 1900
Petticoat
ca. 1900
Petticoat
ca. 1900
Petticoat
ca. 1900
Petticoat
ca. 1900
Underwear
ca. 1900
Skirt
20th century
Ottoman overcoat
19th century
Nightdress
19th century
Nightdress
ca. 1900
Petticoat
ca. 1900
Bodice
ca. 1900
Female Turkish Cypriot attire - vraka
19th century
Male shirt
19th century
Male shirt
19th century
Traditional dress
19th century
Female dress
19th century
Male Turkish Cypriot trousers - vraka
19th century
Male Greek Cypriot trousers - vraka
19th century