Mega Zaloufi festive costume

Parts of the costume

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1. 1 Koumis' (chemise)A brown cotton chemise woven on the loom. It has rows of cross-stitch at the chest opening, the sleeves and the hem; its seams are joined with embroidery that was also thought to protect.
2. 2 FoustanA sleeveless burgundy dress of fulled wool cloth (sagiaki). It was embroidered before dyeing, so the cotton threads stay white. At the hem it has bands of cord and motifs with their own names: fourkeza, miligona, karoule, pelistere.
3. 3 TraileThe neck opening of the foustan, edged with orange-red cord and coloured bands, with four tassels at its base.
4. 4 Zounari with the koronaA heavy gilded copper belt with an enamelled buckle. An engagement gift, young women wore it until their first children.
5. 5 Tsemberi kriesA burgundy printed wool kerchief with flowers and a peacock in each corner, with beads along the edges. It belonged to the headdress of brides and newly married women.
6. 6 Terlik e mireA very dark blue woollen coat with sleeves and rich embroidery, worn by a bride at a winter wedding, without apron or belt. It was worn until 1920 at the latest.