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Vintage 1986 Romanian Fashion Manual: "Knitted Clothing" by Elena Panait-Leca

For needlework artisans, crochet pattern collectors, and fashion historians, this 1986 original Romanian hardcover manual is a rare craft publication. Published in Bucharest by Editura Tehnică (Техническое издательство), Knitted Clothing (Вязаная одежда / Îmbrăcăminte croșetată) was authored by premier Romanian needlework specialist Elena Panait-Leca.

Bound in original photo-illustrated boards depicting a model in a metallic crocheted outfit with long fringe, this volume contains patterns and stitch diagrams.

1980s Eastern European Fashion Design & Crochet Technique

Translated into Russian by Valentina Crețu, this volume presents a collection of crocheted apparel:

• 1980s Evening Wear: Includes silk crochet evening dresses with long fringe tiers (длинные кисти) on the neckline and hem, zigzag wave patterns (узор зигзаг), and picot edging.

• Crochet Technique & Diagrams: Step-by-step schematics for stitches including Paws (Лапки), Cones (Шишечки), Crossed Columns, Shells, Gaufre, and guipure motifs.

• Garment Drafting: Pattern blocks for blouses and skirts, yarn selection guidelines, and tool adjustments.

Complete Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Вязаная одежда (Knitted Clothing / Îmbrăcăminte croșetată)

• Author: Elena Panait-Leca (Елена Панаит-Лека)

• Translator: Valentina Crețu (Валентина Крецу)

• Publisher: Editura Tehnică (Bucharest)

• Publication Date: 1986 (Original Romanian copyright 1984)

• Language: Russian

• Binding: Original publisher's photo-illustrated hardcover

• Classification: Romanian Fashion Design / Vintage Crochet Patterns / Eastern European Crafts

Condition & Preservation Report

• Exterior Condition: Original paper-covered hardcover boards display edge rubbing and minor corner wear. Cover photo print remains bold.

• Binding Integrity: Firm, square, and tight text block.

• Page & Plate Quality: Interior text pages, stitch diagrams, and photographic plates are clean and unmarked, exhibiting uniform light cream age-toning. Free from marginal handwriting or library stamps.

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