Romanians, Hungarians, Saxons, Roma and Russians have all historically lived in the area in central Romania known as Transylvania. Each group had its own distinct culture, but after years of living side-by-side these ‘families’ drew inspiration from one another.
Transylvanian folk art is therefore a rich and diverse tradition, though the resulting works from furniture to clothing are seldom seen on the British market.
Modern Folk, a gallery in London’s Bermondsey, is on a mission to change that with its exhibition Transylvanian Families, which runs from September 13-30.