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.
Headscarf
19th century
Wedding Dress
1953
Bridal wreath and veil
1953
Slip dress
1958
Hoop skirt
1958
Wedding Dress
1958
Ottoman dignitary’s Costume
18th century
Nightdress
19th century
Nightdress
19th century
Nightdress
19th century
Nightdress
19th century
Underwear
19th century
Underwear
19th century
Petticoat without straps
19th century
Nightdress
19th century
Petticoat
20th century
Short underwear
19th century
Short underwear
19th century
Underwear
19th century
Short underwear
19th century
Petticoat
19th century
Corset
20th century
Corset
20th century
Brassiere
20th century