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New without tags: A brand-new, unused and unworn item that is not in its original retail packaging . The chimney sweep martisor, which is a small figurine of a chimney sweep tied with the red and white string, is among the martisoare most sought by Romanians, as it is said that the chimney sweep brings good luck.

Almost each region had a different time frame for how long it should be kept, varying from 2–3 days in the Iași region of Moldavia, up to 2–3 months in the Vâlcea region of Oltenia. Part of the UNESCO cultural heritage, the tradition of 1 March, Martisor, and its symbolism, are a millennial tradition in Romania. These flowers can also be turned into martisoare, if you attach the red and white string to the bouquet, or can accompany the martisor you want to give. The children even forgot their games, and even how to be happy, for no one was cheerful around them anymore, to show them how to smile.These 4 or 5-star reviews represent the opinions of the individuals who posted them and do not reflect the views of Etsy. The ratings/reviews displayed here may not be representative of every listing on this page, or of every review for these listings. However, everything can become a mărțișor if you don’t forget to tie the red and white string to it. However, another symbol of good luck is the martisor representing a four-leaf clover (opening picture). Initially made just from two twisted threads of wool, one coloured red and one white, the mărțișor has evolved, incorporating a small piece of jewellery or something handcrafted tied with a red and white entwined cord.

They are small objects that women receive from men on March 1 (and even afterwards, until March 8) as a symbol of their respect and love. A legend of ‘Martisor’ says the Sun, transformed into a young man, came down to the village, but was taken away and locked by an evil dragon. You see, the Geto-Dacian tribes who inhabited during the 4th century BC the territory we now today as Romania, celebrated the New Year on the 1st of March. One can also choose to give a heart-shaped martisor, which is the symbol of love and affection, a star martisor, which also represents good luck, or an owl martisor, which is the symbol of wisdom. No one liked a blotchy face when the birds sang again of life and love and the flowers bloomed and your heart went mad with joy once more.How interesting to have only the two seasons … the way of the weather these days it almost feels right!

Later these ornaments were shaped to resemble various images such as four-leaf clover, ladybug, snowdrop etc. They were wearing it, maiden and wives, lasses and ladies, boys too, pinned to their chest, above the heart or around their wrists. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.Traditionally boys give to girls, as gifts, the ‘Martisor’ symbol; nevertheless, there are several regions in Romania where the girls are the ones to offer the gifts. March 1 is the day Romanians celebrate ‘Martisor’, an old tradition related to spring arrival and warm weather, also symbolizing love, respect and friendship. Then… they would tie the Martisor thread to a white rose or a blossomed tree, bearer of fruit, for good luck. Keep in mind that most Romanian women expect to receive something at the beginning of March (especially on March 1) - either a traditional mărțișor or its more expensive version, a piece of jewellery with a red-white string, or a flower from the most important men in their lives, as well as from colleagues and business partners. Their reputation of lucky charms might be long gone, but their design seems more eye-catching than ever.