The Paul Ginis Costume Collection

The Paul Ginis Costume Collection gathers a wealth of authentic antique regional costumes and pieces of material culture from all over Greece. The collection was started by GAFS founder Paul Ginis, who personally acquired the pieces. Certain pieces come from generous private donations.

GAFS is proud to wear these costumes in our performances. Very soon we'll be able to exhibit many of these treasures in this section, in the hopes that the creation of a folk culture museum here in NY will become a reality, in the near future, for everyone's pleasure and enlightenment.

For more information about the origins and significance of these regional costumes, please browse the Research section of this website.

Thrace, Thessaly, Epirus: The Sarakatsani Nomads

Central Greece & the Peloponnese: The Town Costume, Foustanela

Ionian Islands: Kerkyra (Corfu), Lefkimmi

Palea Athina - Old Athens: The Bridal Costume

The Greek American Folklore Society

The Greek-American Folklore Society is dedicated to the study, preservation and instruction of the history and traditions of Hellenic folk culture. We share our work with the public through stage re-enactments of traditional Greek customs, songs and dances, as well as through lectures, exhibits and workshops.

The Paul Ginis Costume Collection

The Paul Ginis Costume Collection

The Greek American Folklore Society

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