Talk:Genger

'Ethnographic complex Genger(Aytos / Bulgaria) is permanent current outdoor ethnographic exhibition presenting the most typical for Aytos and its region folk crafts. An unforgettable experience under the verandas of the old houses!'

Here our guests from everywhere will enjoy the famous bulgarian hospitality.

Pottery is a traditional craft for Aytos region. Legends talk that the skills of local potters were famous in the markets of the Mediterranean, and the shine and quality of pottery produced in Aytos were compared with those from ancient Troy. In the pottery workshop in "Genger" works descendant of one of the oldest pottery masters from Aytos. There are authentic tools, manual handling of clay and a wheel, with which the master cleverly represent the skills of his grandfathers. Our guests can see the different stages of manual pottery and unique pieces of pottery craft.
 * Pottery:

Fine engraved copper utensils, trays, coffee sets, tall glasses with antique look - these are only a small part of the unique products of copper, which belongs to the interior of the coppersmith-master`s studio. Only here you can see unique artworks, each of which shows the talent of the master. Interior and tools used in the 19 century are intact and still in use. Our guests are free to try to create a piece of copper as a souvenir.
 * Coppersmith:

Here in this workshop are made souvenirs with different techniques on clay, wood and textils with typical elements of folk arts, also embroidery and embroidered textils.
 * Applied Arts:

It is located in the center of the complex. Here our guests can taste traditional bulgarian dishes and drinks in a very special authentic atmosphere, decorated in antique style which brings everyone back in the centuries, in the time when this look was reality for everybody.
 * Tavern Vodenitsata:

Here our guests can taste different types of wines produced from grapes and other fruits grown in the famous Aytos wine-region.
 * Winery:

Local folklore dances groups contribute to the authentic old-time atmosphere and provide the authentic bulgarian folklore and rituals, which are performed specially in front of our guests.
 * Folklore:

The beauty of women's domestic crafts are provided in this workshop. Here are produced original bulgarian knitting-pieces, "makrameta" with art-elements and unique examples of folk art.
 * Art knitting:

In Genger we welcome our guests with hand baked bread from the old-bakery. It is made by old bulgarian baker`s technology. Our bakers prepare various kinds of breads, some of which are: pitas(flat bread), breads, cakes, round flat breads, eastern breads, typical bulgarian breads. Over the time are kept and maintained the old clay-oven and rooms for kneading and rising of dough.
 * Bakery:

Unique hand technique and originality of the pieces made by the basket makers combine tradition and modernity.
 * Basketry:

Hotel, restaurant, winery, bakery, cafe, museum, conference hall. For information and reservations: +359 558 2 61 57                 +359 558 2 61 58                  +359 885 620 830      e-mail: genger_ltd@abv.bg, web: http://adlertour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=65&Itemid=181&lang=en