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A colourful Bulgarian kilim rug with traditional geometric patterns.
Lifestyle

How to Decorate with Bulgarian Textiles: Kilims, Embroidery and Woven Throws

From handwoven kilims to colourful embroidered cushions, Bulgarian textiles add character and cosiness to any home. Here’s how to choose, use and care for them.
Close-up of a traditional Bulgarian woven rug with geometric patterns in red and blue
Lifestyle

A Guide to Choosing and Caring for Bulgarian Textiles: Rugs, Embroidery and More

Bulgarian homes are full of beautiful, handcrafted textiles. Learn how to spot quality pieces, understand their regional roots, and keep them looking their best for years.
Traditional watermill and craftsmen houses at Etara open-air museum in Bulgaria
Travel

Etara: A Journey Into Bulgaria's Living Craft Traditions

Discover Etara, an open-air museum near Gabrovo where Bulgaria's 19th-century crafts come alive through working watermills, pottery wheels and cobbled lanes.