Chiprovtsi Carpets: Timeless Craft
Bulgaria
Chiprovtsi Historical Museum
Crafts within tourism, Knowledge transfer, Local community building, Network for preservation of crafts, Presentation of crafts, Professional craftspeople

SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: Kilimi carpets from Chiprovtsi are a best practice in social sustainability due to their community-driven production. Local women weave these carpets, passing down skills through generations, fostering cultural continuity. The entire community, including men who handle wool processing and dyeing, is involved, ensuring economic benefits and preserving traditional knowledge. This collective effort strengthens social bonds and sustains local heritage.

Chiprovtsi Historical Museum