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Bulgarian Kuker & Lazarka Cards
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Bulgarian Lazarka and Kuker Cards

$3. each / 2 cards $5.  (any Kuker & Lazarka cards)

Original fanciful series with ribbon and sequin bow.

Border says "Bulgaria."

  • 3¼" x 8¼"  textured light cardstock
  • Image size 6½" x 2¾" + border
  • Flat card doesn't open
  • Mailing envelope included
  • Use as a bookmark
  • Frame singly or in combinations

BG22 LC2 Lazarka, Rhodopes 

$3. each / 2 cards $5.

 

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Lazaruvane, a traditional Bulgarian spring ritual, introduced Lazarki, young maidens, into society. The Lazarki dressed in festive costumes, often bridal clothing made or borrowed from recent brides.

The girls visited each house in the village, performing special ritual songs and dances with romantic motifs.

 

 

BG22 KC1 Kuker, Pirin

$3. each / 2 cards $5.

 

Kukeri performed traditional New Year's or spring rituals to scare evil spirits away with their furry costumes, decorated wooden animals masks, and large bells attached to their belts.

 

 

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BG22 KC2 Kuker, Sofia

$3. each / 2 cards $5.

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BG22 KC3  Kuker, Rhodopes

$3. each / 2 cards $5.

 

 

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BG22 KC4 Kuker, Sliven

 

$3. each / 2 cards $5.

 

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BG20 card $3.00

Chestit 8 March 

Happy Women's Day

From a painting by Vl. Dimitrov

4½ " x 6" folded card, blank inside

BG20 KG card  $3.75

“Spring” - Kyustendil Girl

From a 1930 Bulgarian oil painting by Vladimir Dimitrov

 8 x 5¼" folded card with envelope

Suitable for mailing, framing, or display

 

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