CYPRadar 🇨🇾🎉 Rare 18th-Century Aegean Embroideries from Skyros, Naxos, and Siphnos to Feature at Cypria Auctions Nicosia
Cypria Auctions in Nicosia will present a rare collection of eighteenth-century embroideries from the Greek islands of Skyros, Naxos, and Siphnos during their sale on June 17, 2026. This group highlights three distinct regional textile traditions, each illustrating unique visual languages developed across the Aegean over centuries.
Among the standout pieces is a large, symbolically rich Skyros proskefalada cushion cover embroidered with birds, stylised human figures, and floral motifs in coloured silks. The Naxos cushion cover reflects Renaissance influences with intricate geometric patterns, while a rare curtain fragment from Siphnos provides valuable insight into an almost lost embroidery tradition, comparable to a piece held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
The auction offers collectors and scholars a unique opportunity to acquire examples of these sophisticated textile arts, which preserve the cultural heritage of the Greek islands. The event takes place at Gallery K in Nicosia, with bidding options available in person, online, and by telephone.
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