Update: We are deeply saddened by the passing on of our great master wheelwright Popescu Vasile Chiriacuț, he passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the age of 70. He didn't get to see this video of him, but he did pass on his centuries-old knowledge for generations to come. May he rest in peace!

Master craftsman Popescu Vasile Chiriacuț comes from a long line of highly skilled wheelwrights and masters the rare art of wheel-making with real accuracy. This video explains the whole process of making a wooden wheel in detail, from start to finish. (Read the Blog post here: https://peasantartcraft.com/uncategor... )
Location - Village of Straja, Suceava County, Romania

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First Dream - Brian Bolger

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