undergarment
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714
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Euphrosyne Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou
Noly Moyssi
Description:
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.
Bibliography:
Rizopoulou-Egoumenidou, E. and Hadjittofi, P. (forthcoming, 2025): The Yeroskipou Folk Art Museum Dress Collection, Nicosia: Department of Antiquities, Cyprus.