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.
Piece of cloth (Dichrami – Ντιχράμι)
18th - 19th century
Towel (μαντηλιά)
1978
Nightdress
ca. 1920
Apron
ca. 1910
Corset
ca. 1910
Textile fragment
ca. 1910
Textile fragment
ca. 1910
Multicolour carpet
[s.d.]
Bed cover
19th century
Curtain fragment
[s.d.]
Curtain fragment
[s.d.]
Curtain fragment
[s.d.]
Curtain
[s.d.]
Pantaloons
[s.d.]
Cotton scarf
[s.d.]
Cotton scarf
[s.d.]
Girdle – belt
[s.d.]
Girdle – belt
[s.d.]
Traditional dress
19th century
Traditional dress
19th century
Traditional dress
19th century
Jacket
19th century
Silk shirt
[s.d.]
Priest's gown
[s.d.]