“Pafti” was a specific element of Macedonian traditional costume which was worn around the waist as a belt. Its symbolic meaning was related to the reproductive period in women. Pafti in the Struga ...
Every year on Petrovden, or St. Peter's Day, Macedonians in Galicnik host a three-day wedding celebration that includes traditional costumes, rituals, and dances. In past centuries, the feast was the ...
SME: After years of neglect, folk costumes are all the rage again
Social media platforms are witnessing a resurgence in folk costumes, with several second-hand markets emerging for their sale and purchase. Among the enthusiasts is Stanislav Talapka, a former ...
SBS: Costumes from Aegean and Pirin Macedonia recognisable by the ethnic Macedonian elements
Costumes from Aegean and Pirin Macedonia recognisable by the ethnic Macedonian elements
SBS: Costumes from the Prespa and Struga region: Adorned with pafti of exceptional beauty
Costumes from the Prespa and Struga region: Adorned with pafti of exceptional beauty