Pizho and Penda

Pizho and Penda

Pizho and Penda ( _bg. Пижо и Пенда) are the names of the two small wool dolls of a typical Bulgarian Martenitsa. Pizho is the male doll, usually dominating in "white" color. Penda is the female doll, usually dominating in "red" color, and is distinguished by her skirt.


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