From the past to the present
The Bulgarian national costume stands out from the rest of the European countries. The inhabitants of Bulgaria began to show their flavor at the beginning of the XII century. This clothing is a harmonious combination of Slavic, European and Turkish dresses. The variety of women's dresses and hats is just fascinating.
Previously, the national costume of Bulgaria was made exclusively of fabric, sewn independently. Thus, the skilled workers showed their reverent attitude and respect for the creation of a national costume. An interesting fact is that women sewed only on certain days of the month. They took this process seriously.
The first national attire was a woolen yarn sundress, which was called a sukman. Its distinctive feature was a trapezoidal shape and a deep neckline in the neck. At first he was the same in all regions of the country, but gradually the inhabitants of each locality contributed something new and unusual to the creation of national attire.
Bulgarian national clothes are rich, beautiful and original decoration. It is decorated with a variety of decors. Looks impressively symbolic embroidery.
Dress Features
An important part of the Bulgarian national costume is the headdress. Bright, spectacular and original attribute of a beautiful image allows you to make new colors, add a bow of unusual and unique. Often as a decor are coins, beads and variegated murals. Headdress allows you to create a solemn bow.
The highlight of the Bulgarian national clothes is the presence of sound, which he makes when walking. It is similar to the melody due to the chime of a huge amount of jewelry. Girls prefer to wear earrings, necklaces, necklaces, as well as fabulous hats, decorated with beautiful plates of metal, as well as semi-precious stones. It is the combination of all the decorations and decors that creates a pleasant sound.
Models
The main element of the national costume of Bulgaria is a sundress, which can be represented by different variants.
The most common is the sukman. This robe has a lot in common with a sundress. It can be with or without sleeves. Sukman is decorated with beautiful embroideries, as well as decorated with exquisite braid. Attention, also always attracts painted apron, adding solemnity and elegance to the image.
Another type of national costume is saia, which includes a skirt and a shirt with various types of sleeves. The attention is attracted by the exquisitely embroidered cuffs and collar of the shirt.
Men's outfit includes a shirt, vest, trousers, decorated with braid, and a belt with embroidery. Cuffs and collar on the shirt are also always decorated with an attractive decor. All Bulgarian men's national costumes can be divided into two groups. Clothing in bright and bright colors was called white-shed. Dark suit is called chernodreshna.
National clothes are also made for children. It is characterized by a saturation of colors. For the girl, the perfect complement will be a lush wreath with variegated colors. It can be decorated with stones and coins, because they give the image a showiness and brightness.
Tsarvuli - Bulgarian national footwear, which is distinguished by convenience and comfort. It is presented in the form of a sandal and is made of genuine leather.
