{"product_id":"wings-silk-twill-scarf-90-90-cm","title":"Wings Silk Twill Scarf 90×90 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wings silk twill scarf reimagines the timeless elegance of traditional Romanian wood-carved motifs in a modern form. A sophisticated and versatile piece that adds grace and depth to any outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Love Story in Every Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tradition, shepherds would carve these intricate distaffs while spending months in the mountains, from the Feast of Saints Constantine and Helen to Saint Demetrius’ Day. Their purpose? To create heartfelt gifts for their sweethearts or fiancées. These tokens of love were more than mere objects—they were powerful symbols of devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung women played a pivotal role in this love ritual. Accepting a distaff signified mutual affection, while breaking it was a symbolic rejection, a gesture heavy with emotional significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePersonal Touches of Romance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherds who could write often personalized their distaffs with engravings, including the year, their beloved’s name, and sometimes verses of love. These creations were often presented during “șezători,” traditional social gatherings filled with symbolism, where romantic gestures intertwined with the rhythms of rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Design Rooted in History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne such distaff, engraved with a lover’s name, inspired the intricate design of this scarf. It draws from an exhibit at the “Ioan Raica” Municipal Museum in Sebeș, hailing from the village of Șugag. Additional motifs are inspired by broken distaffs collected by Octavian Goga in Mărginimea Sibiului, particularly from Tilișca, and published in \u003cem\u003eLuceafărul\u003c\/em\u003e on February 15, 1906.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBeyond Romance: A Universal Symbol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spinning distaff transcends romantic symbolism, representing an ancient narrative of creation and cosmic balance. As described by Ion Drăgușanul, it embodies a “primordial cosmogony,” where the cosmic tree, guarded by Mars and served by Venus, shelters the Universal Spirit as the Sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wings scarf celebrates enduring love, cultural heritage, and the artistry of a bygone era, weaving together history and beauty in a wearable masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53571334668654,"sku":null,"price":172.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/8146\/3662\/files\/alice_STTU7873_view01.jpg?v=1774893032","url":"https:\/\/cefain.com\/products\/wings-silk-twill-scarf-90-90-cm","provider":"Ce Fain!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}