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Phelonion. Orthodox Church vestment

UnknownLate 18th century

The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation "V. Papantoniou"

The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation "V. Papantoniou"
Nafplion, Greece

Off-white linen and cotton fabric phelonion with multicoloured silk embroidery. An 18th century Cretan dress remade as an Orthodox church vestment. Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation Collection

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  • Title: Phelonion. Orthodox Church vestment
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: Late 18th century
  • Location Created: Crete, Greece
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 1.50 m.
  • Rights: rr-f
  • Medium: Cotton and embroidery
  • Bibliographic References: PAPANTONIOU, IOANNA (2000), Greek Clothing: "From Antiquity to the early 20th century", Athens, Commercial Bank of Greece - PAPANTONIOU, IOANNA (2014, ed.), "Patterns of Magnificence. Tradition and Reinvention in Greek Women's Costume", London, The Hellenic Centre
The Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation "V. Papantoniou"

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