Museum of Woodcarving and Ethnographic Arts, Gabrovo Travel Guide

The Museum of Woodcarving and Ethnographic Arts, located in the heart of Tryavna, resides within the historic Daskalov House, a prime example of Bulgarian National Revival architecture. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich artistic heritage of Tryavna, particularly its celebrated woodcarving traditions.The museum's collection includes a wide array of intricately carved wooden artworks, such as furniture, household items, and religious artifacts. Visitors can admire the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail that went into creating these masterpieces. The museum also features the collection of original works by master-carver Gencho Marangozov, including wood-carvings and sculptures of Bulgarian khans and tsars.One of the museum's highlights is the story of the woodcarving competition between master Dimitar Oshanetsa and his apprentice Ivan Bochukovetsa. Tasked with decorating the ceilings of two rooms in the Daskalov House, each carved a sun with floral elements, leading to the creation of the famous wood-carved suns that remain a celebrated feature of the house.The museum also showcases the three main types of wood-carving: the simplest shepherd's carving, home decoration carving, and the most exquisite church carving. A workshop within the museum demonstrates wood-carving techniques and displays the tools used by Tryavna master woodcarvers.