Nicosia Costume, 8th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Costumes of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus

Nicosia Costume, 8th Definitive Issue of the Republic of Cyprus Costumes of Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus

Postage stamps--Cyprus--History

Γραμματόσημα--Κύπρος--Ιστορία

Cypriot women's costumes are of two kinds. The "saiyia", a long sleeved unassisted mantle open at the front from top to bottom and cut with gussets in front and at the sides, distinguishes the first, in two variants. The second is noted for the "phoustani", a tight-waisted dress with a close fitting sleeved bodice and a wide pleated skirt (see the 15 cents stamp). The "phoustani" were made of "alatzia" a polychrome, often striped cotton material. The undergarments, namely an off white chemise of two types, very long and full of white drawers was worn with both types of costume. The legs of the drawers were frequently embellished with woven embroidery the design of which differed from district to district. Two kerchiefs were worn on the head. The hair was tucked into and covered by the lower one, while the upper one was arranged in a number of ways. A kerchief held the waist tightly.

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Cyprus Post, Republic of Cyprus

Κυπριακά Ταχυδρομεία, Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία

Library of Cyprus University of Technology

Digital Heritage Research Lab of Cyprus University of Technology

27th December 1994

Designer: A. A. Ioannides

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1994-COSTUMES-15

35.160417, 33.346556

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