Petar Gigov Ceramics Exhibition

The Regional History Museum in Pernik will host the Magic of Busintsi Ceramics exhibition starting Wednesday, honoring the 110th anniversary of the birth of Petar Gigov, a master potter from Busintsi village in Tran Municipality, CE Report quotes BTA

Gigov was a key figure in preserving the pottery tradition in Busintsi, showcasing his work at exhibitions across the world, including in Plovdiv, Moscow, Tokyo, Delhi, Prague, Oslo, and Osaka. His vessels are also part of the Bulgarian collection at the Museum of Man in Paris. In 1963, he received the prestigious Order of St. St. Cyril and Methodius.

Busintsi village is home to the Museum of Busintsi Ceramics, a major regional attraction with over 1,300 clay objects crafted by more than a thousand local artisans.