This article features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links. Please read our Privacy Policy for more details. In Romanian Village of Drăguș Textile Weaving Art is a Labor of Love for These Busy Bees Throughout every settlement of Transylvania, whether cities or villages, strong German architectural influences are visible. The structure of the villages is gathered, with households concentrated within the limits of the heartlands. Houses with no fences, facing the street, with exterior wooden shutters closed. You would think that the whole village is abandoned. It isn’t. Actually, the house facing the street is only for special events. The rest of time, it is left unoccupied. Affiliate links Schacht Cricket Loom 15 inch This is the space where the wife’s trousseau is displayed, the clean room. Keeping the windows and blinds closed prevent dust from entering. The family live in separate rooms, away from curious eyes.  Judging by that, I thought the locals to be reserved, not willing to impart information. It wasn’t even close. On my first encounter with weavers from the village of Drăguș, we were received with great hospitality. Textile weaving art still thrives in this village thanks to dedicated artisans. … Continue reading Weaving Art Thrives in This Village Thanks to Dedicated Artisans