Noblewoman's costume from the Pontus region, Giresun. It consists of a silk tunic with fine lace, blue silk breeches, a long stright open-fronted gown ("kavadi") and a silver decorated black velvet waistcoat ("zipouni"). The waist is bound with a silk girdle with multi-colored fringes and gold-embroidered "emvades" (slippers) are worn on the feet. The headgear consists of a small cap ("tepes"), 18th century.
Id Number : 1972-