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.
Man's tuxedo - Tailcoat, slacks and cummberbund
ca. 1950
Muff (hand warmer)
1930 - 1940
Purse
1930 - 1940
Orange pochette (pocket square)
[s.d.]
Wine red pochette (pocket square)
[s.d.]
Flower pochette (pocket square)
[s.d.]
Pouch evening bag
1950 - 1960
Hand emboidered applique
1950 - 1960
Hand emboidered applique
1950 - 1960
Hand emboidered applique
1950 - 1960
Hand emboidered applique
1950 - 1960
Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)
Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)
Sash belt
20th century
Girdle - Belt
[s.d.]
Black cummerbund
20th century
Black bowtie
20th century
Black bowtie
20th century