1930s/40s Romanian Traditional Blouse 1970s artisan textile piece

artisan textile piece

Sleeve length from shoulder seam: 42cm

feminine silhouette with a fitted waist panel and gently gathered bodice

textural and effortlessly statement-making

1930s/40s Romanian Traditional Blouse 1970s artisan textile pieceAn extraordinary mid century Romanian folk blouse in heavily textured white cotton with intricate black embroidery, dramatic gathered sleeves, and beautiful handmade lace insertion work throughout. Pieces like this were traditionally worn as part of regional Romanian dress and are becoming increasingly difficult to find in such wearable condition especially examples with this level of textile texture and delicate construction. This blouse has an