Old Romanian traditional dress from Muscel

Discover a remarkable piece of Romanian cultural heritage with this exquisite, old Romanian  traditional dress, lovingly handmade with black cotton on hand-woven fabric. Dating back to the years 1940-1960, this dress carries the essence of a bygone era.

The striking orange stripes woven into the canvas are distinctive hallmarks of the Muscel costume. Because of its beauty the Muscel costume was declared a ceremonial attire by the kings of Romania, elevating its significance among the country's various traditional costumes.

Size L-XL , we recommend verifying the dimensions for a perfect fit:

Dress length: 132 cm or 52 inches

Sleeve length measured from the base of the neck: 62 cm or 24.4 inches

Chest circumference: 138 cm or 54.33 inches

This Romanian folk dress does exhibit a minor fabric defect on the chest area, a testament to its authentic handmade nature. This anomaly arose during the manual weaving process and is not a result of a repair or tear. Notably, the upper part of the dress is skillfully handwoven, while the fabric for the skirt was purchased, a traditional approach in crafting dresses of that era to balance the difficulty and expense of creating entirely hand-woven pieces.

The black pattern may have slightly discolored with age, but its inherent beauty remains undiminished. Despite being worn, this traditional Romanian  dress displays no major defects beyond those mentioned above, attesting to its enduring quality and timeless allure.

Embrace the captivating charm of this old Romanian traditional dress, a treasure that preserves the rich cultural heritage of the region, and indulge in its historical significance as a ceremonial costume revered even by the royal house of Romania.