Dimitar Babaliev's collection of photographs from the town of Karnobat, Burgas region, Southeast Bulgaria [1950s-1990s]
Scope & Content:
The photos present Karakachans everyday life and festive tradition in Karnobat region, Southeast Bulgarian in 1950-1990`s period. Most of the photographs were taken by various unknown photographers except where stated. Extent and format of original material: around 250 photographs. Paper. Medium ...
Dimitar Babaliev's collection of photographs from the Karnobat regions, Southeast Bulgaria [1950s-1990s]
Scope & Content:
The photos present Karakachans everyday life and festive tradition in Karnobat region, Southeast Bulgarian in 1950-1990`s period. Extent and format of original material: around 250 photographs. Paper. Medium quality.
Father with his five children in traditional costumes in their new house. Photo presents Karakachans family after settling down in Karnobat, because they were nomads. Paper. Medium Quality. Dirty.
Photo of new married couple. It was taken in photo studio in the town of Sungurlare, Karnobat region, and presents the traditional wedding costumes of Karakachans in the 1960's in this region. The couple on the photo are godfather and godmother of Dimitar Babaliev Paper. Medium Quality. Dirty.
Sarakantsan wedding in the town of Karnobat. They are dressed in traditional costumes. The Babalievi family are on the photo. Photographer: Georgi Kerimedchiev. Paper. Medium Quality. Dirty.
Sarakantsan annually gathering in the town of Drama, Greece. They are dressed in traditional costumes, carry Karakachans flag, and there are improvisation of traditional Kalivis. According to the tradition, Karakachans organise the folk festival for all Karakachans every year and it is held in Bu...