In Romania, activist group La Blouse Roumaine (The Romanian Blouse ... origin when their clothes are similar or inspired by Romanian folk costumes. Dedicated to promoting the traditional "ie ...

The blouse in question is known in Romanian as an "IE” (pronounced ... is widely recognised as a symbol of the country’s rich folk culture. Read more: How designers like Malaysia's Melinda ...

Guest writer Yvette Larsson spoke to Romanian artist Alina Zara of the Mandra Chic workshop, where children and adolescents learn how to make their own Romanian blouses – IE ... a re-imagining of a ...