
In Neamt County, the ancient symbols of the folkloric art were kept alive although, in time, they lost some of the original meanings. These symbols form an echo of a wealthy spiritual life and also a foundation for the contemporary creation.
The local artisans form Neamt County contributed through their works the local art. The spiritual wealth is found in shapes and artistic styles that over time contributed to the creation of interesting particularities of the area. The traditional objects reveal the taste for beauty and artistic refinement of these traditional creators.
Over time, the artisans from Neamt County developed a rich art of wood working. Starting with the art of combining the wood used in construction of traditional houses and churches and up to carved decorations, each village has developed a personal architectural style, like a brand of the area. The women were responsible with weaving clothes and other decorative objects.
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Open the collection Old photos exhibition19 photographs2014
The new exhibition of the Ethnography Museum from Piatra Neamt33 photographs2014
Tradition and ingenuity in Neamt County15 photographs2014
The beginnings of the religious life in Neamt County15 photographs2014
Traditional dances for winter holidays in Neamt County22 photographs2013
“Steaua sus rasare” Festival of Customs and Traditions – December 2013 – Piatra Neamt35 photographs2013





















