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A museum is a place where one can see, touch and feel tradition. The rich collection represents the traditional culture of Thrace, the Rhodopes and the Sredna Gora mountains during the period of National Revival. On a permanent display, the agriculture and stock-breeding are presented as basic means of living of population in the region. One of the most characteristic crafts from the period of Renaissance are shown here: homespun and woolen braiding tailoring, pottery, coppersmith’s and ironsmith’s trade. The goldsmith’s workshop is represented by its entire inventory in the exquisite house. A great deal of adornment and religious items collection is exhibited, too. There is a separate place for national traditional costumes, textiles and carpets, musical instruments and ritual properties as well as urban style of living, frugally presented in the museum. The interiors of Koprivshtitza room, Rhodope room and Plovdiv drawing-room add to the information about the style of living and culture of the population in the region. |