MARTENITSI
77 videos • 367 views • by ArtOfClay In this playlist - cool bracelets with macramé knots and more. Martenitsas are (most often) bracelets or brooches made of white and red yarn. Throughout history and cultures, the red thread (or the red string) has been worn as a representation of protection, faith, good luck, strength, and connection. Sometimes there is a green thread, for luck, a blue bead (Nazar's eye) against evil eyes and bad thoughts, a horseshoe, a four-leaf clover, or other symbols for health and luck. This is a tradition associated with the welcoming of the Spring. Martenitsas are worn on the hand or on a garment from the first of March (Baba Marta's Day), until the person sees a stork, after which the martenitsa is removed and tied to a fruit tree branch. The martenitsa is always given as a gift, so in this playlist, you can learn how to make it and give it to your loved ones. The tradition exists in Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Greece, Albania, Romania, and Moldova.