Costumes

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.

  • Classification
  • Subject
  • Medium
  • Places
  • Object Type
  • Collection
  • 21th Century
  • 20th Century
  • 19th Century
  • 18th Century

Piece of checked cotton
ca. 1950

Rag rug
ca. 1900

Headscarf
19th century

Woman's cape
19th century

Christening gown
19th century

Sleeves
19th century

Petticoat
19th century

Petticoat
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Female shirt
19th century

Bolero
19th century

Blouse
19th century