Bridal costume of Skyros (the "chrysi")

Parts of the costume

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1. 1 Kolovoli and under-chemiseThe petticoat, the "kolovoli", and over it a white embroidered under-chemise.Not shown on the drawing
2. 2 Chemise "with the gold"White below the waist, with a bodice of fine silk, crimson or green, worked in gold. The embroidered "skoutes" at the bottom show coloured hoopoes and small ships.
3. 3 MentenesA waistcoat of patterned brocade.
4. 4 KapchasA sleeveless dress, often of rich brocade, with a decorated hem, the "podere".
5. 5 GounaA short sleeveless overcoat, with a belt closed by a buckle.
6. 6 HeaddressA tsemberi, a white bolia with a crimson centre, the "opsi", pinned under the chin so its embroidered ends hang down the back, and the ftas over it.
7. 7 Stockings and shoesWhite knitted stockings in patterns, terlitsia slippers and "gdores".
8. 8 WaistIn the drawing, the waist. The sources describe no sash.