Podcast Series
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.
Episodes
Costumes from Aegean and Pirin Macedonia recognisable by the ethnic Macedonian elements
10:06
Women were not allowed to go to church with the Kumanovo bride shirt
06:50
The agricultural way of life was reflected in the costumes from the Ovchepole or Veles region
09:09
Costumes from the Mariovo and Prilep regions are the culmination of the red colour
09:03
Macedonian traditional clothing as an expression of the splendid artistic talent of the Mijacs
07:12
Costumes from the Prespa and Struga region: Adorned with pafti of exceptional beauty
08:31
Costume from the Bitola region: The heavy “kotzel” was to prepare the young bride for future difficulties
10:38
Costume from Skopska Blatija: The necklace “ledenik” was aimed to divert the eyes from the bride's face
07:02
Skopska Crna Gora: The veil was to protect the bride from evil
09:51
Macedonian folk costumes are unique due to their distinctive embroidery
11:58
Macedonian Embroidery
01:03
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