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.
Masonic regalia
ca. 1930
Nightdress
19th century
Nightdress
ca. 1900
Petticoat
ca. 1900
Bodice
ca. 1900
Female Turkish Cypriot attire - vraka
19th century
Male shirt
19th century
Male shirt
19th century
Traditional dress
19th century
Female dress
19th century
Male Turkish Cypriot trousers - vraka
19th century
Male Greek Cypriot trousers - vraka
19th century
Dress
19th century
Greek Cypriot female attire - Shirt
19th century
Pantaloons
19th century
Outer dress (sayia)
19th century
Greek Cypriot attire - shirt
19th century
Greek Cypriot attire - pantaloons
20th century
Turkish Cypriot attire - overcoat
19th century
Ottoman Dignitary’s Costume - jacket
18th century
Ottoman Dignitary’s Costume - vrakes
18th century
Ottoman female attire - vrakes
19th century
Ottoman female attire - outer dress
18th century
Waistcoat
18th - 19th century