In Neamt County, the ancient symbols of the folkloric art were kept alive although, in time, they lost some of the original meanings. These symbols form an echo of a wealthy spiritual life and also a foundation for the contemporary creation.

The local artisans form Neamt County contributed through their works the local art. The spiritual wealth is found in shapes and artistic styles that over time contributed to the creation of interesting particularities of the area. The traditional objects reveal the taste for beauty and artistic refinement of these traditional creators.

Over time, the artisans from Neamt County developed a rich art of wood working. Starting with the art of combining the wood used in construction of traditional houses and churches and up to carved decorations, each village has developed a personal architectural style, like a brand of the area. The women were responsible with weaving clothes and other decorative objects.

Diversity in traditional art from Neamt County

The celebration costumes were beautiful and wonderful decorated. In a traditional house there were carpets on the walls and handmade towels.

Traditional masks used during the winter holidays at traditional dances were developed by artisans from Tarpesti-Petricani and Timisesti. Today, the local artisans, adapted the traditional creations to the present requirements and even though the form and the shape could be new, the decorative principles remained the same.