Martenitsa - Baba Marta Day - Single Bracelet with Bulgarian Flag Motif

Romanian flag theme - Blue, Yellow, Red glass beads. 

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Handmade - approximately 15" long string, ties around wrist. Comes wrapped around a small "O Primavara Frumoasa!" card.

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Martenitsa is a Balkan spring tradition centered on red-and-white threads, worn from March 1 to welcome spring, wish health, and protect against misfortune. Its meaning varies slightly by country:

• Bulgaria – The original Martenitsa (red and white yarn bracelets or figures like Pizho and Penda) is exchanged for health, fertility, and good luck. It’s worn until the first sign of spring (stork, swallow, or blossoming tree).

• North Macedonia – Similar red-and-white bracelets are worn on March 1 for health and protection, especially for children.

• Romania & Moldova – Known as Mărțișor, often worn as a red-and-white string with a small charm. It symbolizes renewal, luck, and the arrival of spring, traditionally given to women.

• Greece – Called Martis, a red-and-white bracelet worn mainly by children to protect from the strong March sun.

• Serbia (eastern regions) – Red-and-white threads are worn for health and protection, reflecting shared Balkan folk beliefs.

Across all countries, the core meaning is the same: welcoming spring, health, renewal, and good fortune. ❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️