Romanian Fur Coats in Romania
Country of the crafting: Romania
Type of the crafting: Textile
1. Craft characteristics
It’s quite rigid and takes a long time to adapt and be comfortable until you get it a little flexible and you manage to move inside your jacket comfortably. Today this craftsmanship is rarely found, and coats are used primarily in folk costumes.
2. Geographic Area
They originate in romania where they were used to protect themselves from the cold.
3. The technique
Performs cutting operations with the loose animal, got wich the seated animal is located and the shearer operates from behind it. It begins first through the stomach Area and ends through the head to get the wool safely.
4. Used materials
To make this coat the only thing that is needed is to have wool no matter what kind of wool the only thing is to have an advanced knowledge of the craft trade and a specialized machine.
5. History
The traditional craftsmanship of Romanian sheepskin vests dates back to
ancient times. The early occupation of the furriers is attested in funerary monuments of the Geto-Daciano period.
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