Gheorghe Popovici

Gheorghe Popovici is a folk craftsman from Vadu Izei, Maramureș County, who dedicated his life to promoting Romanian traditions and crafts. A folk craftsman is famous for the care with which he makes decorative objects: statuettes representing authentic Moroşeni (people from Maramureş), dowry boxes, fruit bowls, masks and gates from Maramureș.

In addition, he carves household items: ladles, wooden spoons, ladles, from one piece of wood. Also, many of the pieces of traditional furniture from the guesthouses in the area bear the signature of this craftsman. All his works include the archaic symbols specific to Maramureș, such as: the sun, the rope, the honeycomb and the coil. His art is appreciated all over the world, from Portugal, Germany and France to Cape Verde.

Gheorghe Popovici is a very active folk craftsman, who gladly participated in all the editions of the Fair “Goodies of Maramureș” (Bun de Maramureș), as well as in other local or national events for the promotion of the traditional culture of Maramureș.

Contact details: Vadu Izei township, Vadu Izei village, 272 Mocirii street, mobile phone: 0732 205 553.

Workshop access: from the center of Baia Mare, 1.5 km to Vasile Lucaciu st, then continue on DN 18 for 56.6 km to Vadu Izei. In Vadu Izei, go to 272 Mocirii st, to visit the Folk Master Workshop of Gheorghe Popovici.