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Romania, Scoarta / Laicer Runner, 120 × 290 cm, 100% hand-spun wool on wool, fully reversible with Moldavian floral design.
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Authentic Romanian Scoarta / Laicer Runner 120x290 cm - 100% Hand-Spun Wool - Fully Reversible - Rose Pattern - Moldova 1960s
Authentic traditional Romanian textile - Scoarta / Laicer / Wall Hanging - handwoven in the Moldova region of Romania, circa 1960-1970.
Collector's piece of Romanian folk art, woven on a traditional vertical wooden loom.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool (hand-spun with spindle, not industrial wool). Dense, heavy, and very durable flat-weave with wool warp.
Technique: Traditional Romanian flat-woven textile (Scoarta). The pattern is woven into the fabric by weft interlocking, not printed and not knotted.
Fully reversible textile - the pattern is identical on the front and back, with no loose threads on the reverse side. This is the main characteristic of a genuine handwoven Scoarta.
Design: Classic Moldavian floral design with three large stylized roses in intense red and fuchsia pink with blue details, surrounded by lush foliage in light green, turquoise and purple on a deep black ground. Narrow red border. Original vibrant colors very well preserved.
Details:
Origin: Moldova region, Romania
Age: Circa 1960-1970 (approx. 55-65 years old)
Technique: Handwoven flat-weave in vertical loom, fully reversible
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Dimensions: 120 x 290 cm (runner / long format)
Very good vintage condition. No holes, no tears, no major stains. Dense and intact weave. Vibrant colors on both sides. Original fringes preserved. Please see all detailed photos - they are part of the description.
Ideal as a hallway runner, wall hanging or collector's piece of authentic Eastern European folk art.
Authentic Romanian Scoarta / Laicer Runner 120x290 cm - 100% Hand-Spun Wool - Fully Reversible - Rose Pattern - Moldova 1960s
Authentic traditional Romanian textile - Scoarta / Laicer / Wall Hanging - handwoven in the Moldova region of Romania, circa 1960-1970.
Collector's piece of Romanian folk art, woven on a traditional vertical wooden loom.
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool (hand-spun with spindle, not industrial wool). Dense, heavy, and very durable flat-weave with wool warp.
Technique: Traditional Romanian flat-woven textile (Scoarta). The pattern is woven into the fabric by weft interlocking, not printed and not knotted.
Fully reversible textile - the pattern is identical on the front and back, with no loose threads on the reverse side. This is the main characteristic of a genuine handwoven Scoarta.
Design: Classic Moldavian floral design with three large stylized roses in intense red and fuchsia pink with blue details, surrounded by lush foliage in light green, turquoise and purple on a deep black ground. Narrow red border. Original vibrant colors very well preserved.
Details:
Origin: Moldova region, Romania
Age: Circa 1960-1970 (approx. 55-65 years old)
Technique: Handwoven flat-weave in vertical loom, fully reversible
Material: 100% hand-spun sheep wool
Dimensions: 120 x 290 cm (runner / long format)
Very good vintage condition. No holes, no tears, no major stains. Dense and intact weave. Vibrant colors on both sides. Original fringes preserved. Please see all detailed photos - they are part of the description.
Ideal as a hallway runner, wall hanging or collector's piece of authentic Eastern European folk art.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Moldova- Basarabia
Number of objects
1
Length
290 cm
Width
120 cm
Material
Wool on wool
Country of origin
Romania
Condition
In very good condition
Professionally cleaned
No
Manufacturing period
Early 20th century
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