Bulgarian Martenitsa | Martenitsi | Мартеница | Баба Марта | Baba Marta | Bulgarian custom | Gift for her/ him
Traditional Bulgarian martenitsa.
A perfect, thoughtful gift or treat for yourself.
Baba Marta day in Bulgaria.
• Hand made by me
• Red & white cotton cord
• Hand painted wooden hearts
• Adjustable pull tie
• Always 100% eco friendly & recyclable packaging
• Not suitable for children due small parts
One of the most heart touching traditions is Baba Marta Day – Grandma March day celebrated in Bulgaria as the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
On this day people exchange red and white bracelets ( martenitsi ) in anticipation of the first sign of the spring.
You wear your Martenitsa from when you receive it until you see the first signs of spring. This can be in the form of buds opening on trees, or the sight of storks in the sky or even swallows. Alternatively, if you don’t see a stork or swallow, you can take it off at the beginning of April.
Who is Baba Marta?
Baba Marta is imagined as a grumpy old woman. The sun shines when she is happy and her anger brings cold storms. She is a human picture of unpredictable March weather.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. 🙂
Thank you, Donni x
