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Item Beautifully Embroidered Peasant Dress from Romania

Dimensions Measurements taken with article laying flat
   Across front: approx. 23"+ between underarms
   Length: 51"
   Waist: 40" around
   Embriodered sleeve panels: 8" x 19.5"

Condition Good, Used Condition - light spotting and stains to bottom section; minor fading to embroidery on front; missing lace on left cuff; light overall wear

Description This listing is for a stunning embroidered peasant dress from the Padureni/Hunedoara region of western Romania (Transylvania). The chemise is made from natural fibers (linen and cotton) and beautifully embroidered on the front, sleeves, collar, and around the bottom. This impressive piece has wide balloon sleeves that showcase the detailed embroidery beautifully. There is also embroidery and handmade crochet lace around the bottom of the dress and the cuffs. Unfortunately, the crochet lace is missing from the left cuff, so it might make sense to remove it from the right cuff also and wear it without the lace. Additionally, there is some spotting and stains to the lower part of the dress from wear and age. Since this is a used antique garment, you can expect to find other signs of wear consistent with age and use, such as wear around the collar and underarms. The red embroidery on the front panel of the dress is also a bit more faded than the bright red on the sleeves. Overall, the dress is still in lovely condition considering its age and the fine embroidery on the sleeves and around the bottom of the dress is still excellent and is the result of countless hours of work. No serious stains, tears, holes or significant damages. A unique element of traditional folk costume from Romania.

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