Aegean islands (1390 Subjects)
Circular dance of Greek women wearing costumes from different locations 1: Greek woman from Izmir (Smyrna). 2: Woman from Patmos. 3: Woman from Chios. 4, 6: Women from Bulgaria. 5: Woman from Tinos or nearby island. 7: Young woman from Izmir (Smyrna).
Noblemen's traditional costume from Chios, previous to 1822. Original gouache in author's collection.
View of the Kampos in the early 19th century. Watercolour by Sir William Gell, in author's collection.
Pounghi (bag or pouch) belonging to affluent woman from Chios (second half of the 18th century). Original in author's collection.
Brostomántilo or stithopano (breast cloth), from Pyrgi (Chios), c.1850. Original in author's collection.
Manikettia (cuffs) from silk and cotton, Pyrgi (Chios), late 19th century. Original in author's collection.
Piece of Psarokokkália (knitted cotton fabric) from Pyrgi, Chios (late 19th century). Original in author's collection.
Boustomániko (short shirt) from silk and cotton, Pyrgi (Chios), 1936. Original in author's collection.
Stithópano (breast cloth) with silk and cotton from Viki (Chios), second half of the 18th century. Original in author's collection.
Rizá, kerchief from Volissos (Chios), late 18th or early 19th century. Original in author's collection.
Manikéttia (cuffs) from child's costume, Agio Gala (Chios), early 19th century. Originals in author's collection.
Men's Costume, 16th century. Detail from panoramic view of Chios from “Civitates Orbis Terrarum” by Georgius Braun and Franz Hogenberg, Köln, 1573.
Men's, women's and child's costumes from Nenita (Chios), 17th century: Fresco from the church of Panagia Kyra Velidaina. Reproduction from facsimile in author's collection of original fresco drawn in situ by Arnold Smith.
Men's costume from Chios, 1670. From anonymous manuscript belonging to the library of Amiens (1667-1670). Copy in author's collection.
Nobleman's costume from Chios (1694 - 1822). Illustration published by A. Karavas; drawing by Phrixus Aristefs, in author's collection.