Bulgarian embroidery that conquered Paris
In 2021, Bulgarian designer Elena Kitanov created the Elena Kitanov Paris brand of boutique bags and accessories.
The models are handmade in France and Europe with Italian, French and Spanish leather and woven Bulgarian embroidery, and decorated with metal components coated with precious metals such as palladium and gold.
For the full story, see the July 2025 edition of Textiles Eastern Europe.
Image: Elena Kitanov Paris