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.
Greek Cypriot embroidery
19th century
Greek Cypriot embroidery
19th century
Hand knitted Pullover
19th century
Skirt
19th century
Dress
19th century
Turkish Cypriot Bohça
19th century
Turkish Cypriot Bohça
19th century
Turkish Cypriot Bohça
19th century
Turkish Cypriot Bohça
19th century
Turkish Cypriot Bohça
19th century
Turkish Cypriot Bohça
19th century
Gloves
20th century
Woman's bag
19th century
Whirling Dervish
20th century
Dress
19th century
White shirt
20th century
Pair of male trousers
20th century
Christening gown
ca. 1930
Christening shirt
ca. 1925
Christening shirt
ca. 1925
Christening bib
ca. 1925
Socks
ca. 1925
Christening shirt
ca. 1925
Bed cover
20th century