Yeroskipou Folk Art Museum

The costume consists of ypokamison (chemise), foustani (dress), a headscarf and and black shoes. The chemise is short and made of taiston cotton fabric (woven material with crinkled stripes running lengthwise). The fustani is made of striped cotton alatzia, with white and blue stripes. It is entirely hand-sewn and has a body with a large V-shaped opening, passing beneath the breast, which is covered by the chemise. The long sleeves are attached to the body by sleeve-seams, as in modern garments. The long skirt is gathered at the waist.  The head is covered by a brown square kerchief. The shoes are made of black leather.    

Traditional men's costume. It consists of a shirt worn under a vest, a vraka (breeches), a zostra (sash) worn around the waist, and a headscarf. The striped silk shirt is buttoned, with collar and cuffs. The breeches are black with many pleats and the zostra is black. A black scarf is tied around the head. The man wears a sleeved waistcoat with stripes.  

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.

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.

A two-piece set of a blouse and a skirt. The blouse is made of a soft pink silk. Features a high, standing collar adorned with fine lace trim in an off-white or cream color. The lace has a delicate floral pattern. A lace overlay extends from the collar to form a shawl-like feature that drapes over the shoulders. This lace layer is scalloped and intricately detailed, continuing across the chest and back. The sleeves are long and finished with lace-trimmed cuffs that flare slightly, mirroring the decorative lace of the collar and shoulders. The blouse has a fitted silhouette at the waist. The skirt is made of the same soft pink fabric as the blouse, with pleated detailing that adds volume and movement to the lower portion. It features horizontal decorative stitching or fabric bands near the hemline, adding subtle visual interest. The hem is slightly flared, creating a graceful and flowing silhouette that complements the blouse. It is full-length, reaching to the ankles.

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.

Blouse with intricate lace details, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century. The blouse is made of an off-white silk.  The blouse has a high, rounded neckline with a delicate lace trim that extends into a shawl-like collar. These lace panels are highly detailed, with a combination of floral and geometric motifs. The lace edges have a scalloped design. A central tied bow is located just below the lace collar, drawing attention to the chest. The back mirrors the front in its lace and pleat detailing. The lace shawl-style collar drapes over the shoulders, extending towards the middle of the back. The fabric's striped texture is prominent, and pleats add subtle volume. The sleeves are long and slightly loose-fitting, narrowing toward the lace-trimmed cuffs. The lace cuffs flare out slightly, creating a ruffled, layered appearance. The cuffs also feature lace inserts that mirror the design of the collar and chest area.

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.

This ensemble likely served as every day or semi-formal wear. It is a two-piece outfit that appears to be from the late 19th or early 20th century. The blouse is light yellow with long puffed sleeves, detailed with lace trimmings on the cuffs and the collar area. The fabric has a slightly shiny or patterned texture, indicating it is made of silk. The collar is high, adorned with an elaborate lace overlay. The back view shows gathering at the waist, giving the blouse a fitted silhouette. The lace detailing continues on the collar and cuffs, consistent with the front view. The skirt is a light cream or off-white color, extending to ankle length. It features subtle paneling and light pleats near the bottom hem, adding structure and movement.

Silk pipilla (lace) forming flowers.