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Options are plentiful, ranging from simple red and white cord bracelets to precious stones and luxurious jewelry pieces. General explanations have been given by the observers of the tradition for the object's appearance: the strings are believed to represent "funia anului" - the year's "rope", intertwining summer and winter, [7] the pendant symbolized fortune and wealth, or, like a talisman, brought and preserved good health and beauty to the wearer. The traditional ‘Martisor’ is thought to be a silver coin with a red/white cord, made by girls and tied by the hand, dating back to 1905. The word Mărțișor is the diminutive of marț, the old folk name for March ( martie, in modern Romanian), and literally means "little March". If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.

Then… they would tie the Martisor thread to a white rose or a blossomed tree, bearer of fruit, for good luck. That is why young people started weaving two threads, red and white, and to offer them to the loved ones. They were worn, to bring good luck and good weather, from March 1 until the first trees would bloom. The name Mărțișor is the diminutive of marț, the old folk name for March ( Martie, in modern Romanian), and thus literally means “little March”. She is dressed with 9 sheepskin coats but as it rains the clothes get heavier and Dochia has to get rid of the skins.Some women choose to wear the mărţişor all March as it is believed that the one who wears the red and white string will be strong and healthy in the coming year.

Without these technologies, things like personalised recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Babele days are counted differently from one region to another, For instance, in Muntenia, there are 12 babe, while in Maramureș there is the old custom of “door knocking” to chase winter away. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy.So they tied together two flowers, one white, to symbolize spring and rebirth, a new chance for humankind, and one red in remembrance of the lad’s sacrifice, and of his love for freedom and a fair chance in life for everyone. Martisor is an authentic Romanian celebration that dates back to the time of the Thracians, but also the name given to the little talismans with red and white strings offered during this holiday.