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.
Shawl
ca. 1960
Stole
ca. 1960
Stole
ca. 1960
Shawl
ca. 1960
Traditional dress
19th century
Traditional dress
19th century
Traditional dress
19th century
Female attire – Turkish Cypriot
[s.d.]
Female attire – Turkish Cypriot
[s.d.]
White wedding dress
1957
White wedding dress slip
1957
Cream bridal veil with crown
1957
Wedding dress
1963
Wedding dress
1920
Urban Cypriot tea dress
1910
Urban Cypriot Wedding dress
1890
Dress
20th century
Wedding Dress
1953
Bridal wreath and veil
1953
Slip dress
1958
Hoop skirt
1958
Wedding Dress
1958
Skirt
19th century
Dress
20th century