belt
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467
Translator:
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Description:
Wide belt made of purple velvet, densely embroidered with gold thread. The neoclassical design consists of continuous spirals in a contrary arrangement, with curving acanthus leaves and various floral motifs in between. The flat stitch embroidery motifs are reinforced with paper underneath, creating the impression of relief. The entire length of the embroidered surface is bordered with an elaborate, fine edging, also made of gold thread. The back of the belt is lined and reinforced with purple satin and cotton fabric.
Dimensions: length 86 cm., width 6 cm., embroidery length 77 cm.
Bibliography:
E. Ριζοπούλου-Ηγουμενίδου και Μωυσή, Ν. 2023: Συλλογή Κυπριακών Ενδυμασιών του Μουσείου Ενδυμασίας του Λυκείου των Ελληνίδων (ΜΕΛΕ), Λευκωσία: Κέραμος.