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Romanian Folk Costumes: MUNTENIA Scroll down and see map and description
Arges + Topolog		Bran		Buzau		Dambovita		Ilfov
Arges, Man	Arges + Topolog Women	Bran, Man	Bran,Woman	Buzau: Man & Woman		Dambovita, Man	Dambovita, Woman	Ilfov, Man	Ilfov, Woman
		Girls from Bran front	Girls from Bran back

Muscel		Prahova		Ramnicul Sarat		Teleorman		Vlasca
Muscel, Man	Muscel, Woman	Prahova, Man Shepherd	Prahova, Woman	Ramnic, Man.	Ramnic, Woman	Teleorman, Man	Teleorman, Woman	Vlasca, Man	Vlasca, Woman

Traditionally, Râmnic (or Râmnicul Sarat) is part of Muntenia; however ethnographically the folk costume of Râmnic represents the transition between Muntenia and Moldova. Râmnicul Sarat is located in Buzau county.

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MUNTENIA's Folk Costume Main Feature: Two overlapping aprons or one skirt-like apron

1. TWO Aprons Version : "Valnic" wide, in the back; "Zavelca" narrow in the front.
2. ONE apron version: the wide, pleated "valnic" all around.
3. Moldova influence (wrap-around apron=fota creata) in the North part: Muscel, Bran, and Buzau; however, the fabric, style of embroidery, and head cover are specific to Muntenia