Over 1000 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.
Silk shirt
[s.d.]
Priest's gown
[s.d.]
Female attire – Turkish Cypriot
[s.d.]
Female attire – Turkish Cypriot
[s.d.]
White wedding dress
1957
White wedding dress slip
1957
Cream bridal veil with crown
1957
Wedding dress
1963
Tea dress
ca. 1900
Wedding dress
1920
Urban Cypriot tea dress
1910
Urban Cypriot Wedding dress
1890
Urban wedding dress
ca. 1900
Rectangular piece of raw silk
[s.d.]
Nightdress
19th century
Short underpants
19th century
Short underpants
19th century
Short underpants
19th century
Short underpants
19th century
Short underpants
19th century
Long underpants
19th century
Nightdress/petticoat
20th century
Nightdress/petticoat
20th century
Nightdress/petticoat
20th century