Embroidery, 10 mils Surcharge on 3 mils 1971 Definitive Issue, Republic of Cyprus
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Title
Embroidery, 10 mils Surcharge on 3 mils 1971 Definitive Issue, Republic of Cyprus
Description
Embroidery and needlework have been a universally known and appreciated for m of Folk Art since ancient times and many antique examples worked in cotton, linen and/ or silk can be found in museums around the world. In Cyprus both for ms of art are passed from grandmother, to daughter, to granddaughter who spend most of their time making magnificent pieces of work such as bed covers, or namental valances, table cloths, handkerchiefs, head scarves etc., which would for m an essential part of the bride's dowry. The three most famous villages in Cyprus for this delicate art work are: Lefkara, Lapithos and Karavas.
Source
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus
Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία
Publisher
Library of Cyprus University of Technology
Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology
Date
Contributor
Designer: A. Tassos
Rights
Απαγορεύεται η δημοσίευση ή αναπαραγωγή, ηλεκτρονική ή άλλη χωρίς τη γραπτή συγκατάθεση του δημιουργού.
Relation
www.cypruspost.gov.cy
Format
TIFF
Language
EL, EN
Type
Identifier
1976-EMBROIDERY-10M
Coverage
35.160417, 33.346556
Provenance
Aspioti - Elk a, Athens
Surcharge:Government Printing Office, Nicosia
Surcharge:Government Printing Office, Nicosia
Files
Collection
Citation
Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus and Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία, “Embroidery, 10 mils Surcharge on 3 mils 1971 Definitive Issue, Republic of Cyprus,” Αψίδα, accessed November 23, 2024, https://apsida.cut.ac.cy/items/show/12828.