Vintage Romanian folk costume from Banat with floral colorful embroidery

Traditional Romanian costume from Banat, Transylvania. This is a handmade folk costume from the 1970s.

It consists of three pieces: a hand embroidered traditional Romanian blouse, a hand embroidered folk skirt, and a pair of aprons decorated with splendid floral motifs hand crafted with colorful beads.

This Romanian folk costume is sized S-M.

The traditional Romanian blouse is meticulously hand-stitched with cross-stitch embroidery using cotton and acrylic threads. The fabric, known as "batist," is a very fine and silky cotton fabric. The embroidery adorns the chest and sleeves, while the sleeves are further embellished with handmade lace.

Romanian blouse measurements:

Shoulders: 39 cm (15.35 inches)

Chest circumference: 118 cm (46.45 inches)

Sleeve length: 52 cm (20.47 inches)

Shoulder width: 48 cm (18.9 inches)

Blouse length: 50 cm (19.7 inches)

The blouse fastens with metal snaps on the chest.

The folk skirt is hand embroidered around the hemline, following the same pattern as the blouse. The material is a combination of silk and synthetic fabric. It is lightweight, airy, and fluid. The waist can be adjusted with a cord. You can replace it with elastic if desired, but I wanted to preserve its originality.

Skirt Length: 66 cm (26 inches)

Waist circumference: 260 cm (103 inches)

The Romanian folk aprons are richly adorned with beads. The narrow back apron features colorful beads on a black background and is truly a work of art. The front apron is adorned with beads on a violet satin fabric. The back of the aprons has an old piece of fabric used as support for the beads. Therefore, these aprons should not be washed with water. However, there is no need to wash them as they are in excellent condition.

This Romanian traditional  costume is in very good condition, without any defects, tears, or stains. There are only minimal signs of wear, attesting to its careful use.