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Legend or not the tale is often told how in 1481 Leonardo da Vinci visited Cyprus and purchased Lefkara lace for the High Altar of the Cathedral of Milan. Lefkara lace and embroidery known as "Lefk ar itik a" are one of the oldest and most enduring…

The 40 m. stamp depicts a folk dancer wearing the traditional black leather boots, the Vraka (baggy trousers) and the short waistcoat, which is of ten beautifully embroidered with coloured threads. He carries a glass of water on his head. In Cyprus,…

Female Folk Dancers

Orchids, the beautiful wild flowers that grow on the trunks of rain forest trees can now be found all over the world where more than 30,000 species exist. The first orchid to reach Europe was the "Vanilla" brought by the Spaniards in 1510 A.D. from…

The illustration on this stamp is that of a limestone gravestone following Greek models. It has an inscription in the Cypriot syllabic script naming the deceased "Aristila". Excavated at Marion it is dated c.420 B.C. from the Classical Period. A…

Aphrodite was the adopted daughter of Zeus. In Roman, Phoenician and Ar menian mythologies she was Venus, Astarte and Anahid respec tively. In myth she inspired sweet passion in Gods and men beguiling even Zeus to mate with mortal women. Among her…

This stamp depicts a Greco -Roman statue of "Bathing Aphrodite" which was found at Soloi and is now in the Cyprus Museum. Aphrodite was the adopted daughter of Zeus. In Roman, Phoenician and Ar menian mythologies she was Venus, Astarte and Anahid…

Holy Communion

This Holy Chalice from the church of St. Savvas in Nicosia is a magnificent example of Cypriot silversmith work from 1501 A.D. when the Venetians ruled Cyprus. It is decorated in relief with scenes from Christ's life.On the base the saints are…

Christ Giving the Wine to the Disciples at the Last Supper (St. Neophytos Church)