Antique Romanian traditional dress from Transylvania

Antique hand-embroidered Romanian traditional dress from Transylvania/Maramures County .

This Romanian  folk dress is adorned with intricate blue cotton thread embroidery on flax/cotton or antique homespun fabric, showcasing craftsmanship likely dating back to the early 1900s. Vintage dresses from this era typically had a different cut compared to modern women's sizes; this piece originally would have been sized XS-S, but has been adjusted with larger gussets for wearability.

Condition-wise, it's in excellent vintage condition with no tears, repairs, or noticeable stains.

Available in size M for a loose fit or L, with the following measurements:

Dress length: 109 cm (43 inches)

Shoulder to waist: 49 cm (19.3 inches)

Chest circumference: 114 cm (44.88 inches)

Shoulder to underarm: 22 cm (8.66 inches)

Sleeve length: 55 cm (21.65 inches)

Waist circumference: 108 cm (42.51 inches)

Closed on the shoulders with tie strings, this Romanian folk dress features beautiful openwork and blue hand embroideries around the cuffs and chest. The skirt, gathered around the waist, boasts similar embroideries along the lower hem, with a circumference of 240 cm (95 inches).

Estimated age: 80-100 years.