Diligent Textile Artisan Anuța Ciceu Presents Exquisite Hand-Woven and Embroidered Romanian Textiles From Maramures Village of Budești Only one mile away from the village of Sârbi, where we received an education in straw hat making, in the neighboring village of Budești, 76 year-old Anuța Ciceu introduced us to the traditional Romanian textiles of Maramureș. Exploring these two tiny Maramures villages was the best way to connect with the local culture here in Northern Romania, where so many artisans still uphold traditional textile crafts. Craftsmen like Anuța, who lovingly makes traditional textiles with her hands. At eight years old, her mother passed away, leaving Anuța and her brothers under their father’s care. From an early age, she was taught responsibility and hard work on their sheep farm. She learned the art of weaving and embroidery from her neighbors.She takes us on a tour of her house, decorated with large furry sheepskin in neutral tone covering the floor and sofa, and long hand woven eye-catching towels with floral patterns draped around ceramic plates, adding color to the room. We follow her to a back room where she collects items she made using her own weaving and needlework skills. Layers of hand-woven folk … Continue reading Romanian Textiles | Artisanal Craftwork in Rural Areas of Maramures