In times when traditional customs are slowly starting to fade away and to be forgotten by the younger generations, in Romania there are still communities of people that keep true to their origins. It’s not easy work, giving up on the comfort that modern technology offers and choosing instead time-consuming techniques to bring to life what you want, isn’t it? But customs are meant to be passed down from generation to generation, so here is a list of traditional crafts and occupations that still run in the families of people in Romanian countryside. So here are 15 traditional crafts and occupations which are still alive in Romania!
Weaving
Blacksmithing
Leather crafting
Spinning wool
Coppersmithing
Pottery
Woodcarving
Milling
Brickmaking
Straw basket making
Painting Easter eggs
Glass making
Traditional clothes-making
Coal mining
Shepherding
Workshops – 15 traditional crafts and occupations which are still alive in Romania
Keeping traditional crafts alive in Romania is no easy task. It is mostly older generations in rural areas who practice these skills. These artisans face challenges such as the declining interest among younger people and the difficulty of maintaining sustainable livelihoods from their craft. Despite this, they persevere, often turning to workshops to share their expertise with visitors. These workshops offer a rare chance to learn directly from the masters, create something unique, and take home an authentic souvenir that reflects Romania’s rich cultural heritage. Booking a guided tour is often the best way to discover these hidden gems, as finding artisans independently can be challenging in remote villages.
Learning about traditional crafts and occupations is one of our recommended things to do when visiting Romania. If you’re interested in taking park in any of these activities, we can happily arrange for you a meeting with local craftsmen in one of our memorable cultural or rural tours!
Have you performed any of these crafts before? Which one of these 15 traditional crafts and occupations which are still alive in Romania is your favorite? Tell us all about your experience in the comments below!
Hi. I am a teacher and ı prepare a project to introduce Romania to my students . So I need some photographs. Can I use your photographs in your website?
yes. and you can also use from this gallery, it is also our website. all pictures are taken by Daniel Rosca https://romania-photo-tours.com/gallery/
Thank you so much 🤗
We would like to use your pictures for our exhibit booth at the Holiday Folk Fair in Milwaukee Wisconsin. We are a Romanian Dance Group
Called Viața Romanescă In addition to performing we also have an exhibit booth to show case the Romanian life. Thank you
Hi Vivian, I am sorry for the late reply. Sure, you can use the pictures. You can contact us by email if you need more pictures or at a better resolution. One of our goals is to promote Romania and its traditions and we are happy to share our pictures.