Bulgarian national costume
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From the past to the present
The Bulgarian national costume stands out against the background of other European states. The inhabitants of Bulgaria began to show their flavor at the beginning of the 12th century. This clothing is a harmonious combination of Slavic, European and Turkish outfits. The variety of women's dresses and hats is simply mesmerizing.
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Previously, the national costume of Bulgaria was made exclusively from self-sewn fabric. Thus, the craftswomen showed their reverent attitude and respect for the creation of a national costume. An interesting fact is that women only sewed on certain days of the month. They took this process seriously.
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The first national dress was a sundress made of woolen yarn, which was called sukman. Its distinctive feature was a trapezoidal shape and a deep cut in the neckline. At first, it was the same in all regions of the country, but gradually the inhabitants of each locality brought something new and unusual to the creation of the national dress.
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The Bulgarian national dress is rich, beautiful and original decoration. It is decorated with a variety of decors. Symbolic embroidery looks impressive.
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Features of the outfit
An important part of the women's national costume in Bulgaria is the headdress. A bright, effective and original attribute of a beautiful image allows you to add new colors, add a bow of originality and originality. Coins, beads and colorful paintings are often used as decor. The headpiece allows you to create a solemn bow.
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The highlight of the Bulgarian national dress also lies in the presence of the sound that it emits when walking.It looks like a melody thanks to the chime of a huge amount of jewelry. Girls prefer to wear earrings, necklaces, necklaces, as well as fabulous headdresses adorned with beautiful metal plates and semi-precious stones. It is the combination of all the decorations and decors that creates a pleasant sound.
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Models
The main element of the national costume of Bulgaria is a sundress, which can be presented in different versions.
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The most common is sukman. This garment has a lot in common with a sundress. It can be with or without sleeves. The sukman is decorated with beautiful embroidery and exquisite braid. Attention is also always attracted by a painted apron, adding solemnity and elegance to the image.
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Another type of national costume is saia, which includes a skirt and a shirt with various types of sleeves. Attention is drawn to the exquisitely embroidered cuffs and collar of the shirt.
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The men's outfit includes a shirt, waistcoat, trousers decorated with tape, and an embroidered belt. The cuffs and collar of the shirt are also always adorned with attractive decor. All Bulgarian men's national costumes can be divided into two groups. Clothes in light and bright colors are called white-skinned. A dark suit is called chernodreshna.
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National clothes are also produced for children. It is characterized by color saturation. For a girl, a lush wreath with variegated color schemes will be an ideal complement. It can be decorated with stones and coins, as they give an image of effect and brightness.
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Tsarvuli is a Bulgarian national footwear, which is distinguished by its convenience and comfort. It is presented in the form of a sandal and is made of genuine leather.
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