“Whoever shakes hands with me, will learn the trade easily,” says Janos. According to him, one can earn a living from it, although one has to work hard.

Our Trade

It is a tradition of more than one hundred years. I represent the fourth generation, but the sixth one also knows the basics, and they are learning to profess the trade. I have become a member of the Hungarian Traditional Art Association in Romania, and as such, I have obtained the title of ‘Master of Excellence in Traditional Arts’.

Get In Touch

Contact
Șimonești, Jud. Harghita, RO
Str. Principală nr. 69
office@impletituri-din-rachita.ro

Mobile: (+40) 743-241982

Come and see our products or learn the trade

Basketry

We make anything in the required size from wild or home grown vine, even if you want to combine it with other materials!

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Wickerwork from hazel

Work from hazel requires much more effort, but it is useful for a lot of purposes.

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Teaching

From the age of 3 up to any age, on any level.
Our mottos are:
A basket in an hour!

OR Learn a trade!

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Wickerwork – Simonesti

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“Anything can be weaved, and I undertake to make anything. Then, I pat my own shoulder for doing it,” says the master jokingly.

- Ráduly János

Teaching, as a service

“Whoever shakes hands with me, will learn the trade easily,” says Janos. According to him, one can earn a living from it, although one has to work hard, about 14–15 hours a day.

A young disciple with the final product

A young disciple with the final product

The professional worker making a handle for a basket

The professional worker making a handle for a basket

Age is no impediment to learn a new trade

Age is no impediment to learn a new trade