Local costume from Psara Woman's costume from Psara

Unknown Early 20th century

The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation "V. Papantoniou"
Nafplion, Greece

The costume of Psara belongs to a type that appears to have been worn in varying forms on other Aegean islands as well. It is renowned for its pure silk “tsiboukoto” chemise. The dark sleeveless dress has a richly-pleated skirt with the characteristic horizontal pleat about 20 centimetres above the hem, which has a decorative strip of brocade. This horizontal pleat is found in nearly all island-type dresses. The headdress with its pure silk “bolia” (scarf) is also very typical of island costumes . The Psara bolia combines well with the hairstyle, which anchors it to the forehead. Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Collection

Details

Title: Local costume from Psara Woman's costume from Psara
Creator: Unknown, Unknown
Date Created: Early 20th century
Location Created: Psara, North-East Aegean Islands, Greece, Psara, North-East Aegean Islands, Greece
Rights: rr-f
Medium: Cotton, velvet , brocade, silk, fur and embroidery
Bibliographic References: PAPANTONIOU, IOANNA (2000), Greek Clothing: "From Antiquity to the early 20th century", Athens, Commercial Bank of Greece - PAPANTONIOU, IOANNA (2014, ed.), "Patterns of Magnificence. Tradition and Reinvention in Greek Women's Costume", London, The Hellenic Centre