Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. The metropolis stands on the River Dâmbovița in south-eastern Romania. Its population is officially estimated at 1.76 million residents within a greater metropolitan area of 2.3 million residents, which makes Bucharest the 8th most-populous city in the European Union. The city area measures 240 km2 (93 sq mi) and comprises 6 districts (Sectoare), while the metropolitan area covers 1,811 km2 (699 sq mi).
Bucharest is a city of contrasts: Belle Époque villas next to communist blocks, hidden gardens behind grand boulevards, and a food and coffee scene that reinvents itself every season.
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I was lucky enough to visit Maramureș and talk to some local artists. I discovered that while this region has seen a growth in tourism, many locals still engage with craft making, even for themselves. Here, history lives on through the hands of those who continue to honor these crafts.
In a digital world, do we still enjoy books? Are we still drawn to the tactile experience they offer and the slow pace they demand from us? What about here, in Bucharest?
Seeing these women keep the ancient weaving tradition alive makes you travel in time. The fabrics have both a decorative and a household role, and the techniques used vary.