 The domain where Romanian people gave the fullest measure of their genius was undoubtedly Gift pottery decoration. The fetching traditional motives on the vases, jugs and ornamental plates delights the viewer. [ more about pottery]
Although the craft of wood carving is on the verge of extinction, there are still some contemporary craftsmen whose carvings can be admired in some Romainian Folk Art Museums. Ageless techniques and designs in wood have been cherished and preserved with their regional variation until the present day. [more about carving ]
There are almost no villages in Romania where there is no embroidery. All regions has their own tradition of decoration clothes, their own technique of embroidery, their own colors. [more about embroidery]
Similar to the Dresses , folk art and crafts of other regions , the traditional costumes of the approximately 90 Romanian ethnographical areas have developed in close contact with that of neighboring ethnic groups. The everyday clothing worn by villagers in Romania today is not elaborate colorful festive costume which westerners associated with the traditional costume, but if you look closely some older people still wear items of traditional clothing. [more about dresses]
Straw made objects represent the Romanian folk art form that has been practiced for generations in our country. These pieces are eye-appealing for their beauty ... but it is the history behind this craft and folk art that makes them all the more enchanting. [more about straw made ]
Roma musicians, who became known as lmore about folk music]
Romanian folk art is especially famous for the icon painting and the eggs' coloring which are all under the sign of the originality and ingeniosity. [more about paintings]
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