Traditional Bulgarian crafts

1. Traditional
Bulgarian
crafts

2. Pottery
Bulgarian pottery represents clay items
and souvenirs, which decoration follows
the general traditions of folk art and relate
to people's beliefs.

3. Weaving
Waving is an ancient craft used for
making of fabrics for home consumption.
The basic raw materials are wool, linen,
hemp and cotton.

4. Woodcarving
Woodcarving is an art processing of
cutting wood. Typical woodcarving
decorative motifs are figurative
compositions, floral and animal images.

5. Embroidery
The traditional embroidery is based on
three main colors - black, red and white
and the motifs used for its decoration
represent the uniqueness of the Bulgarian
folk garb.

6. Rozovarstvo
Bulgaria has the best quality of rose oil in
all over the world. It’s used mainly in
perfume companies for its pleasant aroma.

7. Kukeri
Kukeri is a ritual that involves men who
wear special masks to scare the evil spirits
and diseases.

8. Survachka
Survachka is cornel twig decorated with
wool, strung popcorn, prunes, coins, etc.
It’s believed that it brings health and
happiness.

9. Other popular traditional crafts
Furriery Zvancharstvo
Zlatarstvo Beekeeping