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A traditional Romanian woven towel with geometric patterns
Culture

Ștergarul: Romania's Woven Towel of Symbols and Ceremony

The ștergar is far more than a household cloth. Its patterns and uses reveal centuries of Romanian tradition, from weddings to everyday life.
A plain glass of water with a needle at the bottom on a wooden table
Culture

Deochi: Romania's Folk Belief in the Evil Eye and How to Counter It

From whispered prayers to water and coal, Romanians have long used simple rituals to ward off the evil eye, known as deochi. Here's what the tradition involves and why it still matters.
Traditional Romanian folk costume with embroidered blouse and woven skirt
Culture

Romanian Folk Costumes: Regional Styles and Timeless Symbols

From the embroidered ie to the woven fota, traditional Romanian dress is a language of identity that varies richly from region to region.
A tall timber church with a shingled spire among green hills and hayfields in northern Romania
Travel

Maramureș Wooden Churches: A Guide to Romania's Timber Heritage

In the hills of northern Romania, tall timber churches rise above villages and hayfields. Here is how to see them, what to look for and how to travel with respect.