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The Heritage Officer Jacket Woman– Black Wool & Gold Embroidery
2.038,00 lei RON
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Description
Garment type: Short black wool jacket decorated with golden soutache (giatane) — a contemporary reinterpretation of the laibăr (short festive coat) or suman de sărbătoare specific to Gorj County, a sub-region of Oltenia in southwestern Romania.
Cultural area: Gorj, Oltenia, an area known for its rich artisanal traditions, transitional between pastoral highlands and urban influence.
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Function: Originally a festive garment, worn for fairs, weddings, or religious holidays; today, a heritage-inspired statement piece reintroduced into modern fashion.
- Fabric: Densely woven black wool (postav), structured but soft.
- Cut: Straight silhouette, hip-length, set-in sleeves.
- Collar: High standing collar — an element borrowed from 19th-century military dress and late 19th–early 20th century urban jackets.
- Closure: Central fastening with looped frog closures formed by the soutache itself, echoing traditional husar uniforms.
- Finishing: Continuous decorative edging along hems and seams — both aesthetic and structural, reinforcing the jacket’s precision.
Atelier Lead Time & Delivery
Production is carried out by independent artisans whose work we retail.
The artisan is responsible for production timelines and workmanship; quoted lead times are estimates and may vary with workshop capacity, hand processes, and materials.
Natural variations are inherent to handcrafted pieces and are not defects.
We provide coordination, updates, and quality review, and remain your primary point of contact for service and after-care, subject to applicable consumer law.
Upon your order, the item enters artisan workshop schedule. Hand-cut, stitched, craft and softly pressed, it requires 14-30 business days. We then dispatch by Express courier — typically 1–3 days within the EU and 3–5 days worldwide. Custom lengths may add +2–3 business days.
Your order enters an artisan schedule. At times, the atelier itself dispatches the parcel; in those instances, the artisan is the responsible shipper, and we steward the process—coordinating updates, providing tracking, and advocating with the carrier until delivery.
Artisan & Heritage
Gheorghe Ciuncanu, a renowned folk craftsman from Gorj County, has been awarded the honorary title of Living Human Treasure, granted by the Romanian Ministry of Culture for his outstanding contribution to preserving and transmitting traditional Romanian costume.
The decision was made by the National Commission for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, in accordance with Law no. 26/2008 and the Regulation approved by OMC no. 2703/18.03.2025. Ciuncanu is among the 15 individuals recognized this year as bearers, creators, and guardians of intangible cultural heritage.
With over 60 years of experience in crafting traditional Gorj folk costumes, Gheorghe Ciuncanu has participated in numerous exhibitions and fairs both in Romania and abroad, promoting the authentic traditions of his region. This recognition reflects his vital role in conserving cultural values and passing them on to future generations.
Measurements
You can choose from our standard sizes, but please refer to our 'Size Guide' below when selecting your size.
SIZE GUIDE CLICK HERE FOR MEASUREMENTS
For a perfect fit, please provide your measurements (Back - Bust - Waist - Hips - Sleeve Length) in the notes section when placing your order.
If you have any sizing inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us.
