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Bulgarian Beadwork
Belts, Edging, Gifts
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K1 $185.
Bulgarian beaded belt with date tab
Tab - 1928 ГОДИ (year)
Rhodope rabbits, birds, flowers, pearl background
Red cloth backing, soft, good condition
White bead triangles on belt edge, some beads missing
Closure – hooks (missing eyes)
~ 2: wide, 37” long
Date tab detail:
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BG24 N-11 $56.
Bulgarian beaded belt tab
116-year-old antique
Beadwork on leather,
only the date tab.
The beaded belt itself was lost.
- 1¾ x 3” leather rectangle
- Red cloth backing, crumbling
- 1910 ГОДИ (Godina = year)
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P17 $185 Pafti and Belt
Bronze palmate shape buckles, flower spray motif, probably Gabrovo, 19th c
Leather belt with beaded cloth insert. White seed bead background, blue and green flowers alternate with small red dots, a design common throughout Bulgaria.
Excellent vintage condition. Belt has some cracking and wear but is soft and supple. Beadwork has a few not obvious flaws.
Combined length of belt and buckles - 33”
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P19 $250. Bulgarian Pafti on Beaded Belt
Heavy hammered silver alloy buckles, cast joining plate
Leather belt with beaded cloth insert. Yellow seed bead background, red flower motifs. Similar to Plovdiv and Karlovo belt designs.
Excellent vintage condition. Leather belt has a few flaws, but is soft and supple. Beadwork has a few missing beads, not obvious.
Length of belt and buckles 43” x width 1½”
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K7 $85.Bulgarian Beaded Belt
Leather belt with beaded insert. Black seed bead background, multicolor flower and leaf motifs.
Excellent vintage condition. Leather belt edges show a little wear; belt is soft and supple. Beadwork is in excellent condition.
40” long x 1¾” wide
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K17 $65.Bulgarian Beaded Belt
Beaded belt on leather.
Black seed bead background, multicolor geometric motifs.
The leather belt edges are ragged, some suede trim gone, but the belt is soft and supple. The beadwork is in excellent condition.
Almost 40" long, 1¼” wide.
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