- Karlovo - The Bulgarian land is famous for interesting customs, traditions and crafts! All this is passed down from generation to generation and protected by grandmothers. Nowadays, however, with the advances in digital technology and robots, these crafts have begun to be lost, but now, you still have the opportunity to touch them and try hand-to-hand to create a souvenir, to get acquainted with authentic techniques in Karlovo, in the heart of the valley of the roses, where they are carefully guarded by the masters - art knitting, color embroidery, artistic woodworking, plastene, weaving!
- 1-hour personalized craft workshop with souvenir creation
- All entrance fees included
- Tastings of local rose products and traditional sand coffee
- Transport to the meeting point (on request)
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
Art knitting, a quintessential Bulgarian tradition entails one and five hook knitting, lace point, frevole, and Brussels lace. Our expert will introduce you to the tale of this craft and will demonstrate the rudimentary techniques of knitting, enabling you to create a keepsake.
Colorful embroidery, originally drawing from the richness of Slavic artistry, evolved into an exquisite form of art.
Artistic woodcarvings depict the ingenious way of manipulating, carving, and modeling of wood with decorative intent using varied instruments.
Plastene, an ancient Bulgarian textile-making craft, lay the foundation for the evolution of woven textiles, arguably the most primitive method of textile production.
Weaving, known for the cleverness and creativity of Bulgarian artisans, is a confluence of influences gathered from various ethnic groups and civilizations, a result of historical collisions, invasions, and trade exchanges.
Surrender yourself to the magnetism of yesteryears and undertake a journey back in time spanning centuries!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
