This is what brides look like in Kosovo: The unusual tradition of Bosniaks is the main topic on social networks, and this is why they paint the bride's face on the wedding day
Today, in the village of Donje Ljubinje in Kosovo and Metohija, the tradition of painting a young man's face is preserved to this day.
On the Shar mountain, the blue border of Kosovo and Metohija, the village of Donje Ljubinje attracts the attention of the public because of its unusual tradition of decorating the bride on her wedding day. Bosniaks mostly live in the village.
People believe that this gesture will protect the newlyweds, but especially the bride, in order to avoid all accidents during the marriage.
Seventy-three-year-old Aziza Sefitagić is one of the last women in the village who knows the technique of face painting with unique patterns, writes Klix.
Almost all residents of Donja Ljubinja look at this tradition with pride, because it has become a special symbol of this place. However, the very old tradition is threatened with extinction, as the youth show no interest in learning this skill. Read More…
