Festive costume of Zakynthos
Γιορτινή φορεσιά της Ζακύνθου
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- Costume
- Women’s
- Occasion
- Festive
- Region
- Ionian Islands › Zakynthos
A rare festive costume of Zakynthos from the 18th century, in the National Historical Museum. It has a tight bodice with lace at the collar and sleeves and a long pleated skirt. On the head, a small cap with rich lace and long ribbons, and the costume is finished with a cameo pin.