Traditional Romanian clothing : Romanian blouse with beads and Romanian folk skirt

Handcrafted Romanian traditional attire, an ethnic ensemble hailing from Oltenia, comprises three distinctive pieces: a meticulously hand-beaded and hand-embroidered Romanian blouse, a pleated wool round skirt and a wool belt.

Antique Romanian blouse adorned with beads:

This exquisite blouse is a meticulously restored antique Romanian blouse , featuring original sleeves and front adorned with delicate beadwork. The back of the blouse has been expertly crafted anew. Additionally, the original front, adorned with intricate beadwork, has been carefully transferred onto a new canvas. Initially discovered in a state of disrepair, with a severely damaged front, including a broken smocked collar, the blouse has been lovingly restored to its former glory. Crafted from handwoven homespun cotton fabric sourced from South Romania, this blouse is sized S/M.

Blouse length: 62 cm or 24.4 inches

Chest circumference: 132 cm or 52 inches

In good condition , restored .

Handwoven Romanian traditional pleated overlapping skirt with floral pattern:

Featuring a black background, this lightweight skirt from Oltenia is perfect for summertime wear. Pleated along the upper hem, it offers versatility in styling, requiring fastening with a needle, buttons, or a belt/sash.

Waist circumference (pleated): 95 cm or 37.4 inches

Lower hem circumference: 3 meters or 118 inches

Skirt length: 70 cm or 27.55 inches

Age of the skirt: 50 years

Condition: in good condition, showing minimal signs of wear.

Vintage wool belt.