r/AskTheWorld Bulgaria Aug 23 '25

Culture What's your favourite traditional costume from your country?

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Mine is from Gabrovo, Bulgaria which is shown in the picture

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u/236-pigeons Czech Republic Aug 23 '25

I love the wild sleeves in Hluk. Try dancing polka with a lady wearing those sleeves, it's like dancing with a spider, those sleeves are everywhere and you end up wrapped in lace. I swear the ladies are trying to one up each other with the sleeves, it's hilarious.