This old, hand-carved wooden trough is called noshtvi. It was traditionally used by our ancestors for kneading bread — the most sacred food in Bulgarian culture. According to old customs, the noshtvi were considered sacred and were passed down from mother-in-law to daughter-in-law as a symbol of family continuity and respect. The bread kneaded in them was regarded as holy, and no one was allowed to start eating until the elders of the household — the father-in-law and mother-in-law — were seated at the table.

 

Original antique wooden dough bowl (bread trough), traditionally used in rural households for kneading bread dough. 

Hand-carved from solid wood, with beautiful patina and authentic rustic character. A rare collectible piece, ideal for farmhouse style decoration, ethnographic collections, or as a unique centerpiece in rustic interior design. 

Condition:

 Preserved for its age, with natural wear from use Solid and stable, with visible marks of time 100% authentic and original 

Dimensions (approx.):

lenght - 33 inches, width - 11 height - 5 inches

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