Romanian Postcards

Postcard featuring an illustration by Madalina Andronic
- printed illustration on the front
- space for text and a stamp on the back

Size: 10x15cm
Material: 330gsm paper, matte finish

OUR SKY -The Romanians, a peaceful people of shepherds and farmers, needed the starry sky to find their way through time andspace. So they created their own representation of the stars, deeply connected to their identity, life, and beliefs.

ROMANIAN WINE -Wine has been an integral part of Romanian culture for centuries, woven into the fabric of everyday life.Many Romanian households produce their own wine as a form of cultural expression, and the process is a testamentto the craftsmanship and deep-rooted connection to nature that our ancestors cherished.

GIRL FROM ARGES, NEAMȚ OR PĂDUREANCA - The traditional costume of Romania is like a hand with many fingerprints—every region of the country has its own distinctive style and embroidery. This illustration is inspired by a spectacular shirt-and-skirt ensemble from Argeș, Neamț or Ținutul Pădurenilor County.

MAP OF ROMANIA -Some of the most beautiful places in Romania, seen through the eyes and heart of someone who willnever forget the magic of this land.

ROMANIAN SHIRTS -A traditional Romanian shirt is like a fingerprint: no two are alike. Women used to embroider them with a distinctivesequence of patterns depending on the geographic region they came from, weaving their stories and beliefs into each garment.

THE FIR CHURCH -An old Romanian custom tells of how young girls would run away from home and marry shepherds, againsttheir parents' will. The ceremony would take place in the heart of a fir forest, with God, the trees,and the stars as the only witnesses.