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museum-quality piece of traditional Hungarian/ Romanian textile artistry originating from the Transylvania region (highly characteristic of the Călata/Kalotaszeg or surrounding ethnographic zones). This piece dates to the early 20th century (circa 1920s–1930s) and features an extraordinary level of hand-craftsmanship that is increasingly difficult to find.
Key Technical & Design Features:
* Structural Hand-Pleating (Încrețire pe Cutulițe): The front and back necklines are constructed using traditional accordion-style hand-pleating. The embroidery is executed directly onto the microscopic ridges of the folds, giving the collar its iconic rigid structure.
* The "Ciupag" & Matching Cuffs: The collar and wide cuffs feature a dense, tone-on-tone red geometric relief pattern in counted-thread embroidery, showcasing beautiful diamond grids and star-burst (steaua) motifs with faint golden-yellow accents.
* Extravagant Sleeve Decoration: The voluminous balloon sleeves house a stunning, semi-transparent hand-made needle lace insert (cipcă) framed by thick, hand-crocheted red geometric border bands.
* Centered Symmetrical Neckline: Features a perfectly centered, clean front-slit neck opening trimmed with delicate red piping.
* Decorative Joining Stitches (Cheiță): Panels are constructed from narrow, handwoven plain-weave linen/hemp cloth and seamlessly bound using vibrant, functional zigzag joining stitches.
Measurements (Laid Flat):
* Length: Approx. 21 inches (from top edge of collar to raw hem)
* Chest (Pit-to-Pit): Approx. 19.5 to 20 inches (Note: The tight pleating below the collar fans open dynamically, allowing for significant natural expansion and drape when displayed or worn).
Condition Notes (Please Read & See Photos):
This is a true antique garment with a beautiful, authentic patina. It shows expected signs of age, including historic underarm discoloration and minor, localized pinkish color bleeding from the natural red dyes near the embroidered seams. The bottom edge is raw, frayed, and unhemmed, This piece is structurally sound, stable, and absolutely suitable for framing, textile study, museum display, or historic restoration.
Please review all macro photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. Feel free to message with any questions
