Ciubotă, Viorel (szerk.): Patrimoniu multietnic (Satu Mare, 2009)
spirituality, of ancient traditional mentalities, but modern influences on everyday life have generated important changes, and traditions were gradually lost on the way to becoming universal. The arch cottages made of beams, the porch with inwrought pillars, the wattle made gate and the small bench, the fence made of artistic wattle by the householder changed into imposing houses with many rooms, termopan windows and “Persian” carpets instead of the beautiful Casă ţărănească Селянська хата Parasztház Traditional house 116 Casă ţărănească Селянська хата Parasztház Traditional house traditional carpets made with the weaving loom that exhibit much talent, artistry and patience from the hard-working wives (“bore”). The natural technical progress, the desire of a comfortable living, the social prestige directly proportional with the size of fortune have all contributed in one way or another to these changes, which were probably inevitable. The old and original traditional costume, specific in this area has also suffered many influences. At first, all the pieces of costumes were