Handicrafts (Artizanat)

Folk crafts, such as embroidered clothing and linen, painted or beaded eggs, carpets, pottery, woodcarvings and icons, make interesting gifts and souvenirs. Romanian peasants do magnificent embroidery on cotton, wool and leather. Look for blouses, skirts, exotic coats, rugs, tablecloths and lacework. Icons, new and old, painted on glass or wood are outstanding. A good selection can be found at the Romanian Peasant Museum, the Village Museum, most department stores and the following handicrafts stores:

Artizanat
Address: Str. Academiei 25, Bucharest

Artizanat
Address: Str. Anastasie Simu 6, Bucharest

Covorul
Address: Blvd. Unirii 13, Bucharest

Eva
Address: Blvd. Magheru 9, Bucharest

Miorita
Address: Str. Ion Campineanu 18, Bucharest

Romarta
Address: Blvd. Unirii 8, Bucharest

Romartizana
Address: Calea Victoriei 18-20, Bucharest

UniversalCoop
Address: Calea Victoriei 16-20, Bucharest

Music (Muzica)

Visitors interested in Romanian music can find recordings of pop artists and bands, such as Loredana Groza and Morandi, pan flute artist Gheorghe Zamfir and popular folk singers such as Maria Tanase.

Magazinul Muzica
Address: Calea Victoriei 41- 43, Bucharest
Tel: (21) 313.96.74
Open: Mon. - Fri. 9:30am - 7:00pm; Sat. 9:30am - 2:30pm; Closed Sun.