Traditional Romanian Costume - Făgăraș

We embarked on an interdisciplinary initiative to recreate traditional Romanian costumes in 3D.

With insight from La Blouse Roumaine, we hoped to highlight the power of blending traditional and digital art forms, preserving old folklore items in the digital medium.

This fusion of traditional and digital artistry was definitely an exciting experience!

This particular costume is from the region of Făgăraș.

Portrait, Hair, Shirt, Hat: Alice Tănăsescu
Outfit Marvelous, ZBrush, LP, UV’s, Bakes, Texture: Edward Fleissig, Alice Tănăsescu
Belt & Jacket Texture: Flavia Ghita

The research for the male costume from Făgăraș was done by La Blouse Roumaine team, Andreea Tănăsescu and Irina Apan. Together with Muzeul de Pânze și Povești, they chose a male costume from Țara Făgărașului to be recreated in 3D. Our team had the chance to see, study and touch these pieces in the studio.

Because every male group has a symbol of masculine force, they chose the three colored stick as a metaphor for the different elements specific to each community (the flag, the stick with tassels or even rifles from old photographs).