Ileana Calotescu
Every year on June 24th, we celebrate The Universal Day of Ia. On this day, Romanians and those who love and appreciate Romania and its culture, are asked to wear Ia.
Ia is the central piece of the female national costume. The fabric from which it is made is handmade in households from linen, cotton yarn, or Romanian raw silk called borangic. Ia is decorated with the beads and the embroidery. The geometric figures sewn on Ia are part of a sacred geometry and they are associated with symbols.
Ia became well known when Queen Marie of Romania started wearing it as a symbol of belonging, then it was made famous by the painter Henry Matisse which explained in his paintings how the Ia has been made. Later on, Ia was in the fashion industry, on catwalks thanks to Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier, and many others who were inspired by it.
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Would you like to wear a Romanian Ia?
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Thank you, Branka! Trditional costumes define each of us!
I would wear one they look pretty and comfortable.
They are really very comfortable and easy to wear.
I wouldn’t wear one, but I’d ask a girl out if I saw her wearing one…
We have such blouses for men too! I’m sure you would love them!?
I have a peasant blouse, but it doesn’t have any embroidery on it…
These are very nice clothes. I would wear them with pleasure.
They are really very comfortable. I’m glad you like them!
These are beautiful, I would like to wear one.
I’m sure you would feel well dressed in such a blouse!?
In many Asian countries , people are wearing such la.
Do women in Asia wear Romanian Ia? Interesting! Maybe they are similar, but it’s hard to believe they are authentic romaniam Ia.
I would definitely wear one, they are so pretty.
I should make one for you, but my eyes do not help. They are pretty difficult to sew.?
Very beautiful tradition and folk costume.