Bulgarian clothing

Bulgarian traditional hairstyle, headpiece "kosichnik" and clothing from Samokov area. Credit: Radostin Kitanov

Bulgaria’s folk dress varies according to regions and the wearer’s personal history, but it constantly remains a beautiful and intricate symbol of national pride.

Bulgarian traditional clothing from Vratsa province. Credit: Selin Akar

Traditional Bulgarian clothing from Lehchevo, Montana province. Source: The Live Roots of Bulgaria Foundation

Traditional Bulgarian clothing from the village of Katrishte, Kyustendil area. "The dress belonged to grandma Ristena Radova born in 1890."

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Antique Bulgarian bridal clothing from Komotini area, Rhodope mountains, Greece. This clothing was worn only by the Bulgarian population of the area. Credit: Trio Kalina

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Traditional Bulgarian bridal clothing with the headpiece called "kaitsa" worn in the villages along the Vit river in Pleven province, North Bulgaria. Source: Svetoslav Petrov

This Bulgarian dress is one of the brightest in our collection of national costumes from Bulgaria. The Bulgarian clothing has got its own outstanding traditional features such as a bright green, black or red apron. There is a great variety of the traditional Bulgarian folk costumes from one region to another. This Bulgarian traditional dress includes: a long white dress, an upper red dress and an apron.

Hello all, This is the last installment of my series on the overview of Bulgarian costume. This covers the south of the country, specifically the cultural regions of Pirin and Rodop [Rhodope]. This includes the oblasts of Blagoevgrad, Smoljan and Krdzhali, as well as the southern parts of the oblasts of Pazardzik and Khaskovo. The majority of the costumes of this region are of the saya type, with just a couple locations having the sukman type. Pirin Region Blagoevgrad Oblast This is…

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⭐Bulgarian folklore⭐