Bulgarian Folk Costumes from Thrace

Thracians lived in the Balkans over the course of 2,500 years, during which they created their material culture and defined a spiritual image. They emerged in prehistoric times, went through the tribal system and slavery, and disappeared in early feudalism. Thracian existence went through several stages: Thracian, Thracian-Hellenic, Thracian-Macedonian, Thracian-Roman and Thracian-Byzantine, all of them leaving a deep mark in European culture. This book describes the history of Thracian culture and its impact on Bulgarian costumes over the centuries. Documented throughout are vivid, full-page photographs of costumes submitted by five historical/ethnographic museums: Smolian, Haskovo, Plovdiv, Kazanluk, and Kardjaly. Many of these costumes are worn by human models. The colors and weaves of these textiles emerge with wonderful clarity under the artful photography of Velislav Nikolav. Fully researched and produced in Bulgaria, this book is an excellent resource for any person interested in authentic Bulgarian folk costumes. The book measures 11" x 7-3/8" and is printed on high gloss paper in Czech Republic.