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

Pith helmet
ca. 1950

Wedding dress
1910

Male shirt
ca. 1900

Nightdress
ca. 1900

Underwear
ca. 1900

Underwear
ca. 1900

Underwear
ca. 1900

Piece of Linen
ca. 1950

Piece of linen
ca. 1950

Piece of linen
ca. 1950

Petticoat
ca. 1900

Petticoat
ca. 1900

Petticoat
ca. 1900

Petticoat
ca. 1900

Underwear
ca. 1900

Greek Cypriot attire - pantaloons
20th century

Lace Sampler
19th century

Tea Towels
ca. 1970

Men's Maronite jacket
ca. 1900

Towel (μαντηλιά)
1978

White wedding dress
1957

Nightdress
ca. 1910

Piece of checked linen
ca. 1950

Piece of checked cotton
ca. 1950

Cyprus