Romania has a rich tradition of arts and crafts, making it easy to find authentic souvenirs. The top 10 include folk masks from Maramures, embroidered peasant blouses, traditional opinci footwear, handwoven wool rugs, hand-painted Orthodox icons, tuica plum brandy, hand-painted Easter eggs, Horezu ceramics, decorative wooden spoons, and traditional bead jewelry. Every region has its own distinctive artwork — the key is avoiding mass-produced fakes by checking the price and buying from specialist artisans.
Our take
If it's very cheap, it's probably not authentic. Look for artisans who specialise in one or two types of objects — and Horezu ceramics are the most sought-after souvenir thanks to the unique clay properties of that region.
Attribution: Summary and commentary by My Vacation Hub. Original reporting by
Travel Notes and Beyond.
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