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.
Christening jacket
ca. 1925
Circumcision (Sunnet) costume
20th century
Waistcoat
19th century
Blouse
19th century
Silk Pantaloons
19th century
Rural attire - Dress
19th century
Rural attire
19th century
Nightdress
19th century
Late 19th c. female dress - Jacket
19th century
Late 19th c. female dress - Skirt
19th century
Late 19th c. Consular Costume (male)
19th century
Urban female attire - jacket
19th century
Urban female attire - skirt
19th century
Female costume - Jacket
19th century
Female costume - Skirt
19th century
Urban female attire - jacket
19th century
Urban female attire - skirt
19th century
Women's petticoat
ca. 1890
Women's silk underwear
ca. 1890
Women's silk jacket
ca. 1890
Kimono
ca. 1930
Hand knitted Pullover
19th century
Skirt
19th century
Shirt
19th century