Blouse

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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
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Code: 
709
Translator: 
Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
Description: 
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.
Bibliography: 

Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou, E. and Hadjittofi, P. (forthcoming, 2025): The Yeroskipou Folk Art Museum Dress Collection, Nicosia: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus.