[[Bulgarian Carpet|Bulgaria]] is a country located in Eastern Europe. In the nineteenth century it was known for making flatwoven mum rugs in the folk art style. Some of the weavings include Anatolian (Turkish) motifs, because Bulgaria was once under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. These rugs were mainly woven on household looms in small sizes for personal use.<br> | [[Bulgarian Carpet|Bulgaria]] is a country located in Eastern Europe. In the nineteenth century it was known for making flatwoven mum rugs in the folk art style. Some of the weavings include Anatolian (Turkish) motifs, because Bulgaria was once under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. These rugs were mainly woven on household looms in small sizes for personal use.<br> |