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Henri Matisse (French painter): Romanian Blouse, 1937- The canvases were inspired by an old friend, the Romanian painter Theodor Pallady.The friendship between Matisse and Pallady went back to their time together at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris (1891-1900). Throughout their long correspondence a close affinity developed between the French and the Romanian painter.

Fourth quarter 19th century, cotton, wool, silk, metal, Romanian folk costume has remained relatively unchanged and continues to be worn for festival occasions. The basic model for women consists of an embroidered blouse and skirt, belt, head scarf, and often a vest or jacket. As in many cultures, embroidery is placed at "vulnerable" areas of the body: the neck, cuffs, and hem, but also at the shoulders and sleeves as a symbol of strength.

Traditional Romanian blouses are made from cotton or linen, sometimes silk, and embroidered in a variety of patterns. This site gives a library of patterns: http://semne-cusute.blogspot.co.uk/ .

Wonderful vintage picture. Traditional costume blouse in cross stitch.

Transylvania. Romanian. Did I ever tell you about the time I asked my mother to bring me one of these when she visited Transylvania?

Semne Cusute: model de iie din BANAT

Romania, 1939 (Costica Acsinte) 30s 40s war era vintage fashions style women ladies ethnic embroidered floral puff sleeve blouse found photo girl window

Queen Marie of #Romania was one of the most visionary ambassadors of the #RomanianBlouse and its symbolistic and cultural values #LaBlouseRoumaine

Dress Date: 1900–1981 Culture: Romanian Medium: cotton, metal

Iie (traditional romanian blouse) from Vrancea embroidery pattern