Ghost Orchid Antiques

Beautiful Romanian Hand Loomed 100% Wool Carpets offer perfect examples of old world craftsmanship that have been handed down from generation to generation in the Sibiu-Saliste Region of Romania.

The artistic ingenuity in combining the colors and distinctive motifs from the many diverse regions of Romania go beyond utility to works of art. Saliste has been documented as far back as the year 1366 of the 14th Century. The main occupation of the farmers in the Sibiu-Saliste Region has always been the sheep.

Saliste is situated in the center of Romania, south of Transylvania and inside the Romanian Carpathian Arc between the mountains of Fagaris and Cibin. Colder than the Country average, the diversified geography of deep valleys and the plane surfaces of the Cibin Mountains contrast with the high summits of the Fagaras Mountains. The villages surrounding the City of Sibiu, known as Marginimea Sibiului are famous for their Folklore and charming Traditional Costumes. This Region’s architecture, unique historical holidays and the devotion to preserving the ways of the ancient crafts continue to be passed from generation to generation.

Nicolae Iorga, the famous historian, described Saliste as: “Saliste, completely Romanian, is one of the most beautiful reflections of our countryside population.”

The Weavers of these magnificent traditional Romanian carpets are: Ana Gligor, Maria Novac and Ana Costandel. All are Pensioners from Sibiu-Saliste that sell their Hand Loomed Carpets to help supplement their monthly pension income (approximately $50.00 per month USD).