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Macedonian Embroidery

Revealing the rich symbolism of the Macedonian folk costumes - an archaic and seemingly familiar world, which shines before us in completely new splendor and beauty.

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Episodes

  • Costumes from Aegean and Pirin Macedonia recognisable by the ethnic Macedonian elements

    Published: Duration: 10:06

  • Women were not allowed to go to church with the Kumanovo bride shirt

    Published: Duration: 06:50

  • The agricultural way of life was reflected in the costumes from the Ovchepole or Veles region

    Published: Duration: 09:09

  • Costumes from the Mariovo and Prilep regions are the culmination of the red colour

    Published: Duration: 09:03

  • Macedonian traditional clothing as an expression of the splendid artistic talent of the Mijacs

    Published: Duration: 07:12

  • Costumes from the Prespa and Struga region: Adorned with pafti of exceptional beauty

    Published: Duration: 08:31

  • Costume from the Bitola region: The heavy “kotzel” was to prepare the young bride for future difficulties

    Published: Duration: 10:38

  • Costume from Skopska Blatija: The necklace “ledenik” was aimed to divert the eyes from the bride's face

    Published: Duration: 07:02

  • Skopska Crna Gora: The veil was to protect the bride from evil

    Published: Duration: 09:51

  • Macedonian folk costumes are unique due to their distinctive embroidery

    Published: Duration: 11:58

  • Macedonian Embroidery

    Published: Duration: 01:03

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