Bridal costume of Santa

Parts of the costume

Tap a piece to see it on the costume.

1. 1 LetzekA square kerchief of fine cloth, its colour depending on age. In Santa it took the place of the tapla.
2. 2 KamishThe white chemise, as across Pontus. The drawers here were longer, to the knee.
3. 3 ZipounasOf striped silk, with small side slits to keep in the warmth. A bride wore two or three, one over the other.
4. 4 SparelThe chest piece, much larger here than in Matsouka.
5. 5 ZonarA sash is tied over the zipouna, and the fota apron over it.
6. 6 TsohaA long open coat to the ankle, unlined, of dark blue English felt, with gold embroidery at the collar, sleeves and hem. It also served as a wedding dress.
7. 7 ApronThe bridal and festive apron, also called tsoha, was deep red English felt edged with silk cord or gold thread, worn over the coat.