A must-see for any traveler visiting Panagyurishte and the region is the home of Raina Knyaginya – the woman who embroidered the flag of the April Uprising. In the courtyard, time seems to have stood still, and inside – exhibits, photographs and objects recreate the atmosphere of her life and the era. The place carries a strong emotional charge – a sense of courage, self-sacrifice and intransigence. The embroideries, fabrics and jewelry reflect a symbolic language: according to the museum’s panels, it was through them that a woman expressed her belonging, faith and social status. In the past, the head was considered the most vulnerable part of the human body and was therefore the most richly decorated – tiaras, rosaries, tresses and pendants protected against the “evil eye” and carried messages of well-being.
