Dutch Collector Unveils Bulgaria’s Largest Outdoor Rugs Exhibition

Hundreds of admirers of traditional Bulgarian carpet craftsmanship gathered in the village of Iglika for the "Iglika Kilim Fest," a celebration that turned the local meadows into an open-air museum. The event showcased what is believed to be the country’s largest outdoor display of antique hand-woven rugs (kilim), organized by the village's community center with support from Gabrovo Municipality’s Culture Fund. The festival also lent its support to Gabrovo’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture.

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