Chiprovski kilimi (the tradition of carpet-making in Chiprovtsi)

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2014
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Description: Kilimi are hand-woven carpets made by the women of Chiprovtsi. The weavers use vertical handlooms to make two-sided tapestries traditionally used for floor coverings. The process of transmission occurs informally from mothers and grandmothers to daughters, often while working together on large carpets. The men of the town typically engage in wool production, processing and dyeing. The finished carpets are renowned for their composition, ornamental motifs and colour.
Country(ies): Bulgaria
© Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria, 2013
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