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Symmetry: Culture and Science
Volume 32, Number 2, pages 233-236 (2021)
 https://doi.org/10.26830/symmetry_2021_2_233

TYPES OF SYMMETRY IN THE EMBROIDERY FROM SOFIA REGION, BULGARIA

Julia Boeva*

* Complex Darvenitsa, Bl. 34-B, 1756 Sofia, Bulgaria
E-mail: boevaj@abv.bg

Abstract: The embroideries from Sofia region are always arranged according to the laws of symmetry. Several varieties in the compositions are used, among them are dominant straight, mirror and cruciform symmetry patterns. Rotational four-fold symmetry is rare.

References:
Boeva, J. (2018) Prehistoric Symbols on the Sleeves of Women's Folk Shirt of Sofia Region. Part 1: Geometric Embroidery. Sofia: Propeler, 285 pp. (in Bulgarian)

Boeva, J. (2021) Prehistoric Symbols on the Sleeves of Women's Folk Shirt of Sofia Region. Part 1I: Images. Sofia: Propeler, 361 pp. (in Bulgarian)

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