Bulgarian Lazarka and Kuker Cards $2.50 each

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
• Use as a bookmark
• Frame singly or in combinations

BG22 LC1 Larzarka, Macedonia

shown without the bottom border

Lazaruvane, a traditional Bulgarian spring ritual, introduced young maidens – Lazarki - 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 LC2 Larzarka, Rhodopes

shown without the bottom border 

BG22 KC1 Kuker, Macedonia

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.

BG22 KC2 Kuker, Sofia

BG22 KC3  Kuker, Rhodopes

BG22 KC4 Kuker, Sliven

BG20 KG   card $3.75 

“Spring” - Kyustendil Girl

From a Bulgarian oil painting by Vladimir Dimitrov, in 1930

• 8 x 5¼" folded card with envelope
• Suitable for framing or display