Bulgarian Handknit Socks
Traditional patterns, new and vintage
Bulgarian socks (chorapi), are traditionally knit of wool, sometimes cotton. Stage costume socks are often acrylic. Most of our socks are new, knit in wool by craftswomen, using traditional patterns.
Bulgarian chorapi can be worn with a folk costume. The colorful socks can also be enjoyed every day for warmth. Cross-country ski wear? house slippers?
Handknit socks like these rarely show a size tag. We compare the chorapi to store-bought US ladies' socks which say "fits 9-11." We'll note if the Bulgarian socks are really big or little, or not very stretchy, like some cotton socks. Some socks are tall, others short -- we measure from heel to the top.
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Bulgarian socks $33.
on left, BG28 4-22
SOLD on right, BG22 ch2
Several similar pairs available
- Handknit wool
- White, multi stripes
- Striped under feet
- Generous, fits 9-11
- Top 13½" tall
- Leg 5¼" wide
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BG ch-nt $33.
Bulgarian socks
- Black wool
- Design at top & foot
- Top edge, minor moth damage
- Fits 9-11, leg 5½" wide
- Top 12" tall
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Black Wool $33.
Bulgarian handknit socks
on left, BG ch C10-9
- Fits 9-11, stretchy
- Knit by Jordanka Ilieva
- 12" tall, heel to top
on right, BG7 ch25
- Firmly knit
- Larger than fits 9-11
- Top 12½" tall; 6" wide
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Black Cotton
Bulgarian handknit socks
on left, BG22 ch-10 $33.
- New, unworn; small
- 7" foot; 4" wide
- Not very stretchy
- Flowers & cables
on right, BG28 #4-5 $24.
- Worn & soft; faded feet
- Not very stretchy
- 14" striped top
- Narrow legs, 3¾"
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Bulgarian black socks
on left, BG ch #nc $33.
- New, unworn; acrylic
- Stage costume socks
- 8" foot, 6" wide; 22" tall
- Big rose on each side
on right, BG C10-8 $33.
- New, unworn; sturdy wool
- Mending on 1 foot
- 8" foot, 16" tall, 5¼" wide
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BG25 ch2 $33.
Bulgarian wool socks
- Red, pattern stripes
- Fits 9-11, leg 5" wide
- Top 10" tall
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Bulgarian Handknit Socks
Wool socks with stripes
on left, BG28 #4-9 $33.
- New, unworn; 10" foot
- 5½" wide; 8" tall
- Maroon with stripes
SOLD on right, BG9 ch-d $33.
- Purple etc stripes
- 8" top; fits 9-11
- Narrow legs, 3¾"
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BG20 CH-1 $30.
Bulgarian socks
Child's special socks, good for display
- Handknit wool
- Rich dark colors, multi stripes
- Metallic gold thread work
- Small size
- Top 8½" tall
- Length of foot 6"
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BG25 ch1 $33.
- Velingrad region
- Handknit on 5 needles
- Wool white, multi stripes
- Dowry, not worn
- Rows of openwork
- Decorative motifs on ankle & instep
- Several similar pairs not shown
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