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Colourful traditional Romanian pottery pieces on a wooden table
Lifestyle

A Collector's Guide to Romanian Pottery: Styles, Centres and Quality

Romanian pottery is a living craft with distinctive regional styles. Learn to recognise the main centres and how to spot authentic handmade pieces.
Pair of handmade opinci, traditional Romanian leather sandals with laces, on a rustic wooden table.
Culture

Opinci: Romania's Traditional Leather Sandals and the Craft Behind Them

From shepherds' trails to national costume, opinci remain a symbol of rural Romania. Here's the story of these handcrafted leather sandals.
Traditional Horezu pottery pieces with hand-painted motifs
Culture

Horezu Pottery: Romania's UNESCO-Listed Ceramic Craft

Discover the centuries-old pottery tradition of Horezu, where local clay is shaped, decorated and fired using techniques passed down through generations.