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Hand made woolen small purse - authentic traditional Romanian folk art
This small Romanian traditional bag (“traista”) is a piece of authentic Romanian folk art handmade in the ethnographically rich region of Moldova, the north-eastern part of Romania
The natural color of the pure sheep wool forms the background of this small bag. The flap covers the entire front of the bag, and it is decorated with a simple, traditional geometric design: a zigzagged brown stripe, bordered with black, symbolizing the water wave or the tortuous path. The flap ends with small hand knotted cotton fringes.
Hand woven woolen traditional bag - genuine Romanian folk art
We present you another piece of authentic Romanian folk art, handcrafted in the ethnographically rich region of Moldova, the north-eastern part of Romania: it is a Romanian traditional bag (“traista”), measuring 28x24 cm (11x10.23 in), hand woven in an ancient wooden horizontal loom.
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The natural color of the pure sheep wool is the main color of the bag. The flap is decorated with an elegant geometric design: three horizontal stripes, colored in brick-red, black and beige are intersected with 2 triangles drawn with natural-wool color, black and brown lines. On the body of the bag a very simple zig-zagged black line, symbolizing the water wave or the tortuous path, contributes to the balance of the overall design.
This impressive yet simple geometric design, proving symmetry and equilibrium is characteristic to the Moldavian ethnographic area. The colors of the yarns are obtained from various plants or minerals
The bag has a braided woolen strap. The flap ends with rich wavy woolen fringes.
Being made of pure sheep wool the bag has a natural rough texture that gives it an attractive rustic look.
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Dimensions:
Width: 28 cm ( 11.02 in)
Height with closed flap: 25 cm (9.84 in)
Height with opened flap: 35 cm (13.77 in) + 7 cm (2.75 in) fringes
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Romanian woven articles are among the most outstanding examples of perfectly preserved millennial folk art in Europe.
These valuable works of art are transmitted from one generation to the next one: the woven items were an important part of the bride’s dowry. They illustrated the social status of the family, their craftsmanship and diligence.
Weaving at the horizontal loom is the most widespread traditional craft in Romania. Even nowadays at countryside we can still admire old women working at their ancient wooden weaving-looms, evoking nostalgic memories. This is a millenary tradition, carefully passed from generation to generation. Some artisans are still producing their own yarns using a spindle, twisting thread from the raw wool.
The wool dyeing process follows old traditional recipes, obtaining the colors through the use of leaves, flowers, trees bark, roots or minerals. The motifs and colors of the rugs are specific to each ethnographic-area, and are strictly respected by the artisans
Romanian talented artisans continue the art of weaving, which they inherited from our ancestors, creating highly appreciated works of folk art.
Corund ceramic tiny pitchers set - Romanian authentic handmade folk art
Authentic folk art, handcrafted by village artisans from Corund (Korond), eastern Transylvania, Romania, one of the most important traditional ceramic centers in Europe.
This is a set of 6 similar ceramic tiny pitchers (that you can buy in our Bonanza store), having a cream-white color. They are hand painted with highly stylized floral motifs colored with fern-green and gingerbread-brown. On each one’s bottom there is written the name of the product’s region of origin: Korond (Corund). Being individually handcrafted, the tiny pitchers are not 100% identical. These tiny pitchers are used for drinking our famous plum brandy.
Dimensions:
Height: 5 cm (1.96 in)
Diameter: 5 cm (1.96 in)
Capacity: 50 ml (1.69 fl oz)
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In Romania traditional pottery is one of our most valued crafts, sacredly passed down from generation to generation since millennia. Even today, the craftsmen who give life to clay in Corund are following the same production process and are using the same raw materials as our ancestors, thousands of years ago. Their respect and commitment to the millenary tradition is admirable, and can be seen on every ceramic work they create.
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Hand woven colorful woolen rug - genuine traditional Romanian folk art
We present you a piece of authentic Romanian folk art, handcrafted in the ethnographically rich region of Moldova, the north-eastern part of Romania. This warm and relaxing woolen rug has been hand woven in an ancient wooden horizontal loom. It is a colorful, natural rug. Both sides of the rug are identical (reversible rug).
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The whole surface of the rug is decorated with squares in various earth tone colors: the relaxing natural shades of brown and green being alternated with brick-red, black and grey squares, resembling the land of the farmers.
As it is made from pure sheep wool, the texture of the rug is rough, offering a rustic feeling, warmth and natural comfort.
At both ends it has white hand-knotted cotton fringes.
Dimensions:
Width: 51 cm (20.07 in)
Length: 90 cm (35.43 in) + 5 cm (1.96 in) + 5 cm (1.96 in) fringes at both ends
You can buy this pure wool rug in our Bonanza webstore.
Romanian hand woven traditional rugs
Romanian woven rugs are among the most outstanding examples of perfectly preserved millennial folk art in Europe.
At countryside, such charming carpets were proudly displayed, decorating the floor, bed and walls of the traditional Romanian houses
These valuable works of art are transmitted from one generation to another.The woven items such as the rugs and carpets were an important part of the bride’s dowry. They illustrated the social status of the family, their craftsmanship and diligence.
Weaving at the horizontal loom is the most widespread traditional craft in Romania. At countryside, even nowadays we can still admire old women working at their ancient wooden weaving-looms, evoking nostalgic memories. This is a millenary tradition, carefully passed from generation to generation. Some artisans are still producing their own yarns using a spindle, twisting thread from the raw wool.
The wool dyeing process follows old traditional recipes, obtaining the colors through the use of leaves, flowers, trees bark, roots or minerals. The motifs and colors of the rugs are specific to each ethnographic-area, and are strictly respected by the artisans.
Romanian talented artisans continue the art of weaving, which they inherited from our ancestors, creating highly appreciated works of folk art.
You can buy this pure wool rug in our Bonanza webstore.
Corund ceramic plate with raised painting - Romanian authentic handmade folk art
This is a decorative handcrafted ceramic plate from Corund (Korond), elaborately ornamented with raised painting. The diameter is about 22.5 cm (8.85 in).
You can buy this hand made ceramic plate on our Bonanza webstore.
It is hand painted with highly stylized Corund specific floral motifs, colored with fern-green, gingerbread-brown, ochre and with black contour. Also, in the center of the plate there is a capercaillie facing left. The plate is framed by a garland of flowers and leaves.
Only the interior of Corund plates is enameled.
The outer edge of the plate is elegantly waved. On the margin that forms the base of the plate there are two orifices used when the decorative plate is hanged on the wall.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 22.5 cm (8.85 in)
Height: 3 cm (1.18 in)
Material: Clay
You can buy this hand made ceramic plate on our Bonanza webstore.
Find out more about Romanian traditional pottery on our Bonanza store.
Hand woven woolen rug - genuine traditional Romanian folk art, tree of life - 2
Romanian woven rugs are among the most outstanding examples of perfectly preserved millennial folk art in Europe.
You can buy this item on our Bonanza store.
This small decorative woolen rug is a piece of authentic Romanian folk art, handcrafted in Oltenia region, the south-western part of Romania, between the Carpathians and the Danube. It has been woven in an ancient wooden horizontal loom. It is a simple, natural rug made of pure wool dyed with natural colors. Both sides of the rug are identical (reversible rug).
It contains an ancient traditional romanian symbol, the Tree of Life (Pomul Vietii). The tree is represented by a tall branched plant with stylized colorful flowers, growing in a small flowerpot. A pair of birds staying face to face on its branches are guarding the Tree of Life. They are represented with the heads up, and they have long, split tails.
The natural color of the pure wool forms the background. The stylized flowers are colored in shades of brown, brick-red, ochre and gray. The stem of the Tree of Life is brown, with a little grey at the base. One of the birds has an ochre color, with black and gray wings, and the other is dark dusty-pink and has slightly darker wings than the first bird. The pot from which the plant grows has a brick-red color with different darker shades.
At both ends the rug has hand-knotted white cotton fringes.
Dimensions:
Width: 25 cm (9.84 in)
Length: 36 cm (14.17 in) + 4.5 cm ( 1.77 in) + 4.5 cm ( 1.77 in) fringes on both ends
You can buy this item on our Bonanza store.
You can find out more about this traditional product in our Bonanza store.
Horezu unglazed decorative plate - Romanian authentic handmade folk art
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We present you a decorative ceramic plate, a piece of authentic Romanian folk art handcrafted in Horezu (Oltenia ethnographic area, south-western Romania) by local artisans, with respect and commitment to our millenary traditions.
It is decorated using a special technique specific to the ancient Horezu folk art, called “jiravire”, that is applied before the paint dries, using a tool called “gaita”. “Gaita” (meaning “the jay”) is a small brush specific to Horezu artizans, made of 4 or 5 thin and hard hairs of wild boar. First, the craftsman draws on the plate a spiral, using a paint brush made of a horn (see its description in the bellow section). While the plate continues to spin on the potter's wheel he performs the second operation: by alternatively moving the “gaita” brush from the edge of the plate to the center and back, he “pulls” the color that is still wet, moving it without breaking its continuous line. The result is an exquisite drawing, similar to a spiderweb.This process requires a very high level of skill and precision, and also rapidity.
On this plate the radial composition is coloured in brown, pale blue, dusty peach-orange, and cream-white. Various patterns of natural inspiration, like flowers and leaves, have been added to complete this elaborate work of folk art. To keep the natural colors and ceramic texture unchanged this plate is not enameled, emphasizing its rustic aspect.
Dimensions:
Diameter: 31 cm (12.20 in)
Height: 6.5 cm (2.55 in)
Material: Clay
You can buy this handmade decorative plate from our Bonanza store.
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