Romanian traditional dress with black stripes and floral pattern

Romania Traditional Dress (Ie) for Women from Carpathian mountains.

Adorned with captivating hand embroidery and black fabric stripes, this traditional blouse is crafted from fine commercial cotton.

Designed to fit size M, the dimensions of this authentic old dress are:

Blouse length: 129 cm (50.79 inches)

Chest circumference: 140 cm (55.12 inches)

Waist circumference: 130 cm (51.18 inches)

Sleeve length from neck: 68 cm (26.77 inches)

Neck circumference: 39 cm (15.35 inches)

Cuff circumference: 22 cm (8.66 inches)

Armhole circumference: 24 cm x 2 = 48 cm (9.45 inches x 2 = 18.90 inches, on the bias)

While it appears to have a lot of material around the chest, which might suggest it could fit larger sizes, the blouse does not exceed size M (EU sizes 38-40) due to the small neck and armhole measurements of 48 cm (18.90 inches, on the bias).

Defects:

Black stripes have discolorations here and there .

Hand-made lace at the hem has well-executed repairs in a few places

Approximately from the 1950s, this Romanian traditional dress has been carefully restored, washed, and is ready to wear. Although the black hand embroidery may show slight fading due to the age of this authentic blouse and repeated washing, this adds character and authenticity to this captivating piece of Romanian folk costume.

This hand-made Romanian blouse is a true testament to the enduring beauty of Romanian folk costumes, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship and traditional design that have stood the test of time.