Inv. no. 210: Costume with sayia, typical of the Karpasia region. It consists of a woven shirt embellished with silk pipilla (needle lace) and fine embroidery of light blue flowers at the visible part of the chest. The sayia is worn on top of the shirt. It is made of silk-cotton striped alatzia with alternating white and burgundy stripes, and has gold thread decoration at the edges. The garment is long-sleeved and open at the front. The lower part of the sleeves is lined with a colourful printed fabric, which is visible in the opening of the sleeves and on the small pocket on the right side of the chest. The sayia is long enough to cover the knees, revealing the rich loom embroidery on the lower part of the cotton pantaloons, which are worn as underwear. The sayia closes at the waist with a colourful sash made of striped fabric. The costume is completed with white socks and black laced shoes, as well as with the headscarf no. 218 (for sayies made of a similar striped fabric, see Cypriot Costumes 1999, 133, and Papadimitriou 1995, 112).
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Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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An undergarment made of off-white cotton. It is sleeveless and features a loose-fitting, slightly flared design. The upper part of the garment is adorned with intricate crochet work. Wide crochet straps extend over the shoulders. Within the straps, there are small, repeating floral and looped motifs. The stitching incorporates rows of tightly woven, linear patterns interspersed with small openwork sections. The edges of the crochet, especially around the straps and upper bodice, feature a scalloped border with subtle floral and geometric elements. The bodice includes horizontal crochet detailing, providing structure and an elegant design contrast to the plain lower fabric.The main body of the garment is made of smooth, plain fabric without additional decorative elements. The bottom hem is simple and neatly stitched without embellishments.
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Noly Moyssi
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Noly Moyssi
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The blouse is made from off-white cotton. It features a high, ruffled collar with subtle lace and decorative trim around the edges. The upper chest area is adorned with detailed pintucks (narrow pleats) arranged in a chevron or "V" pattern, extending from the shoulders down toward the center. Eyelet embroidery is visible above the pin tucked sections, adding texture and a decorative touch. A row of small buttons runs down the center of the blouse. The sleeves are full-length and slightly loose, with narrow cuffs that are decorated with small pin tucks and some embroidery. The cuffs appear to close with small buttons or a simple hemmed finish.
The skirt is made of lightweight fabric, cotton, matching the blouse in its cream or off-white tone. It has a grid-like checkered or plaid pattern, which is subtle but visible. The skirt is gathered at the waist, providing volume and a flowing silhouette. It is ankle-length and the hemline has a wide plain band, adding weight to the bottom and creating a clean finish.
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Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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The apron features two distinct rows of colorful red embroidery: The first row, located near the gathered waist area, consists of small floral motifs, possibly stylized flowers or leaves, embroidered in red and accented with blue. The second row, located near the bottom hem, mirrors the floral pattern but is slightly denser, creating a more vibrant and striking design. The bottom edge of the apron is decorated with a delicate lace trim. A small, practical pocket is stitched onto the right side of the apron. It is gathered and trimmed with a simple border, matching the overall aesthetic.
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Blouse with detailed embroidery is made of off-white cotton. The blouse features a round neckline with a small opening at the front, fastened by six pairs of buttons (orange, blue, and white). The buttons add a functional and decorative element to the piece. The back of the blouse is simple, with no further decoration. The key feature of this blouse is the colorful embroidery that runs down the center. The embroidery consists of geometric shapes, such as diamonds and crosses, in various colors including orange, green, pink, and blue. The blouse has long sleeves, with a delicate lace trim at the cuffs. The sleeves are slightly loose, with subtle pleating near the shoulder area.
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Woman’s headscarf made of kouroukla, dyed with a dark black colour. It is decorated with printed floral motifs, composed of branches with leaves and red flowers that are arranged diagonally along the edges of the headscarf. In the centre, in a black background there is four floral composition one at each corner.
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Woman’s headscarf made of kouroukla, dyed with a dark burgundy colour, called xidin (the colour of vinegar). It is decorated with printed floral motifs, composed of branches with leaves and flowers (green, yellow, purple, red) that are arranged diagonally along the edges of the headscarf, known as the kkenarin.
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Yellow headscarf made from an extremely fine cotton fabric. All around the edges, there is a dense printed decoration of repeated floral compositions of a variety of closely arranged, extremely delicate flowers. The floral motifs appear in green, brown and white colours, which stand out vividly against the yellow background. The four corners are occupied by a larger composition of similar flowers and leaves.
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Yellow headscarf made from an extremely fine cotton fabric. All around the edges, there is a dense printed decoration of repeated floral compositions of a variety of closely arranged, extremely delicate flowers. The floral motifs appear in green, brown and white colours, which stand out vividly against the yellow background. The four corners are occupied by a larger composition of similar flowers and leaves. The centre of the headscarf features a wreath, consisting of six bouquets, similar to those that frame the corner patterns.
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Headscarf (tsemberi) made of fine cotton cloth (kouroukla), dyed in a black colour. It is decorated with printed floral motifs, composed of branches with leaves and flowers (green, yellow, purple) that are arranged diagonally along the edges of the headscarf, known as the kkenarin.