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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 close-up of a colourful traditional Romanian woven carpet with geometric patterns
Culture

Romanian Traditional Carpets: Scoarțe, Kilims and the Patterns of Home

From the scoarțe hung on walls to the țoluri underfoot, woven textiles have been a quiet constant of Romanian village life for centuries.