Bulgaria

Bulgarian drawing ava2The traditional costumes of Bulgaria are rich in details: weaving patterns, various embroidery designs, and patterns on the fabric. The color palette is also bright and cheerful, though the number of colors is rather limited. All of those features make Bulgarian folk outfits potentially suitable and interesting for artists and illustrators. Have you ever tried to paint folklore clothes, even if just for fun? If not, you definitely need to try.

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Bulgaria is an interesting Balkan country. Historically Bulgarians are ancestors of Turkic tribes called Bulgars, which mixed with a majority of Slavonic tribes in the area, inheriting it from the Thracians. The country is located at a crossroads between Europe, Asia and North Africa, which is why it has features of different cultures, along with the distinctive Slavic world. The country has an ethnically diverse population so there are groups with more Islamic and Turkish influence, such as the Muslim Bulgarians. We can say the same about the traditional costumes of Bulgaria and its clothing traditions. Today, the folk outfit of Bulgaria is a mix of ancient and modern pieces of clothing, with garments that reflect the peoples that brought them to the area. And this mix of diverse cultures and tastes is awesome!