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Workshops open for fans of Busintsi ceramics under the "Traditions" project

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Over the next few months, there will be three events dedicated to the famous Busintsi ceramics in Sofia, Burgas and Ihtiman. There will be ceramics and pottery workshops and educational lectures on the Busintsi Ceramics tradition.


As part of the "Traditions" project, ceramics enthusiasts will not only be able to explore the rich colours and patterns of Busintsi ceramics, but will also have the opportunity to create their own pottery.

People of all ages, including children, are welcome to take part. Each workshop will conclude with an exhibition where participants can display their ceramic works and share insights into their creative experiments. Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience the magic of Busintsi ceramics by trying their hand at pottery on the potter's wheel.


One of the oldest pottery schools in Bulgaria was founded in Busintsi. Thanks to the rich deposits of high quality clay near the village, pottery flourished here in the 18th century. At its peak, the village was home to around 300 master potters, with almost every household having a pottery workshop. The craft reached its golden age in the late 18th and 19th centuries, when Busintsi became a major centre of traditional Balkan pottery.

Today, Busintsi ceramics are exhibited in world-renowned museums, including the Louvre, the British Museum and institutions in Italy, Japan, China, India and Australia.




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