Traditional Motif, Romanian Traditional Motif T-S

A symbol of Romania’s culture and creativity, the Romanian blouse is famous worldwide. Worn only by women, the “ie” is hand-sewn and embroidered with floral and traditional motifs. These blouses used to be extremely valuable and they were passed from generation to generation. Making a Romanian blouse can even take months, depending on the design. In the past, these unique blouses used to be worn only on special occasions but nowadays, after a few years of going under the radar, the Romanian blouse is gaining popularity again and young generations start to wear these garments as a sign of cultural pride.