Scoartele Tapestry from Bukovina region
04 August 2025
Description

This tapestry was woven by my great grandmother who lived in the Bukovina region(Austria/Romania). It is made with vegetable dyes, hemp and other fabrics I am not sure of. The length and geometric pattern is typical for these wall hanging. It is in excellent condition.(from late 1800's).

Dimensions

32" × 210"

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By David U.
Aug 06, 20:13 UTC
Fair Market Value
$1,500 - $2,200 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a handwoven scoarțele tapestry from the Bukovina region, a historically rich area split between present-day Romania and Ukraine. These tapestries are rooted in 19th-century rural textile traditions, often created by women in domestic settings using vertical looms and natural materials. The example here features a dense and balanced composition of geometric motifs arranged symmetrically along a central axis, characteristic of Bukovinian visual codes. The use of vegetable dyes and what appears to be hemp or mixed natural fibers supports the stated late 1800s origin. The vibrant color retention and crisp design suggest careful preservation.

Given its extended runner-like dimensions of 32 by 210 inches, the piece would have functioned either as a ceremonial wall hanging or decorative bedcover. Its exceptional condition and strong provenance enhance its value. Within the current ethnographic and textile market, similar examples with full provenance and intact vegetal pigmentation can achieve between 1,500 and 2,200 USD in specialized auctions or private sales, especially among collectors of Eastern European folk art or antique textiles.

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