Romanian folk costume with white embroidery from Transylvania

This is a vintage Romanian ensemble with a strong traditional appeal, crafted by hand in Transylvania, Bihor region, most likely in the period spanning 1930-1960. The fabric used for the costume is handmade and thick, resembling denim in texture, and it features intricate white cotton embroidery on the shoulders, cuffs, chest sleeves, neck, and lower part of the skirt.

1 . Traditional old shirt from Bihor area, Romania. It is handmade with fine embroidery on the shoulders, chest sleeves and cuffs. The fabric is hand woven from linen and cotton threads. Red buttons on the chest.

Age: over 60-70 years.

Clean, beautiful, ready to wear.

The S-M  or M measure in European sizes  has the following dimensions:

neck circumference: 32 cm or 12.6 inches

distance from neck to shoulder seam: 15 cm or 5.9 inches

shoulder seam circumference: 38 cm or 15 inches

sleeve measured from the base of the neck (including the shoulder) 75 cm / 29.5  inches plus the ruffle

circumference of sleeve measured around elbow : 60  cm   or 23.6 inches                                

width of the collar : 8 cm or 3.15 inches

shirt length: 57 cm or 22.44 inches

chest circumference: 118 cm or 46.45  inches.

These shirts have an A-shaped or bell cut so they are wide over the chest. The measure that matters is the circumference over the shoulder and the circumference of the neck. This shirt is comfortable to wear for  maximum S-M or M measurements.

 2. The skirt is 67 cm (26.37 inches) long, with a high waist of approximately 10 cm (4 inches) and a maximum waist circumference of 110 cm (43.3 inches). For waist circumferences smaller than 110 cm, the waistband is overlapped at back  and tied at the front. Overlapping creates a pleat at the back.

The skirt's hemline has a circumference of around 250 cm (98 inches). The costume is in excellent condition, without any noticeable defects, and has been expertly restored. While it can be worn, it is more suited for museum collections or collectors looking for a quintessential Bihor ensemble.

In traditional wear, the slit is typically covered with aprons. The mannequin used for display has a waist measurement of 61-63 cm (24-25 inches), and the skirt fits  loose.

If you want to buy this costume , we can adjust the skirt for you , just ask us before your purchase.