Atelier de Pielărie Gheorghe Burcă
Leather master in Manta — traditional drums, belts, pouches, hand-stitched.
Watch a drum being stretched and try the hand-stitching yourself.
Yes, for fans of living crafts — watch a leather drum being stretched and try the hand-stitching yourself; it pairs well with Atelierul Grigoriță for a small Manta loop.
Gheorghe Burcă has worked leather in Manta for over 30 years — old technique master, hand-stitched, no machines. He produces traditional drums (used at the Văleni Drummers Festival), belts, pouches, baldrics, and custom commissions. The workshop is part of his house — you enter directly into the workspace, see leather at various stages, and can order personalized items. Visit lasts 30-60 min, cost depends on what you buy/order.
- real artisan, not tourist show
- drum sounds incredible
- made-to-order in days
- hands stretching wet leather
- row of finished drums
- workshop tools on wall
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“May God help you in your work and in finding successors who will continue the craft.”
“A wonderful experience!”
“a place full of tradition! Very nice, keep it up.”
- call ahead — he's often in his garden
- no card payment
- no English