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

Christening bib
ca. 1925

Christening shorts
ca. 1925

Christening gown
ca. 1925

Christening jacket
ca. 1925

Christening shirt
ca. 1925

Christening jacket
ca. 1925

Christening hat
ca. 1836

Circumcision (Sunnet) costume
20th century

Circumcision (Sunnet) sceptre
20th century

Circumcision (Sunnet) satin hat
20th century

Waistcoat
19th century

Blouse
19th century

Silk Pantaloons
19th century

Rural attire - Dress
19th century

Rural attire
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Wedding sheet
19th century

Nightdress
19th century

Late 19th c. female dress - Jacket
19th century

Late 19th c. female dress - Skirt
19th century

Late 19th c. Consular Costume (male)
19th century

Urban female attire - jacket
19th century

Urban female attire - skirt
19th century

Female costume - Jacket
19th century