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

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)

Turkish-Cypriot wedding costume
ca. 1895 (however the wedding took place ca. 1914 - 1915)

Headscarf
19th century

Headscarf
19th century

Table mat
18th century

Rectangular table mat (tserves, τσιερβές)
18th century

Table mat
18th century

Rectangular table mat (tserves, τσιερβές)
18th century

Wedding Crown
20th century

Male pouch
19th century

Piece of fabric
[s.d.]

Bedsheet
[s.d.]

Curtains
1920 - 1959

Curtains
1920 - 1959

Black gillet
ca. 1846

Silk skirt
ca. 1846

Overcoat
ca. 1846

Pantaloons
ca. 1846

Skirt
1895-1985

Women's underwear
20th century

Engagement dress
1958

Wedding Dress
1958

Bodice
ca. 1940