Bulgarian national garb

19 century female and male costumes from Vratsa region.

The Bulgarian national garb is Bulgarian folklore costume used for traditional festivals, round dance and other events.

History

The oldest evidence of Bulgarian national garb are from before 3500 years.[1] The Bulgarian national garbs appear from the Bulgarian National Revival to the middle of 20th century. The women's costume are composed of: pinafore, skirt, buckles, apron, Bulgarian jewelry and others. The men's costume are composed of: full-bottomed breeches, girdle, vest, shirt and others. During the Bulgarian National Revival Bulgarians manufactured themselves the Bulgarian national garb.[2]

Types of the folklore costume

  • Dodrudzhanska
  • Severnyashka
  • Pirinska
  • Rodopchanska
  • Bulgarian national garb from Strandja
  • Trakiyska[3]

References

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