The distinctive dragon motifs as the main ornaments of an ancient Armenian artifact
The History Museum of Armenia is home to a beautiful ceramic vessel that dates back to the 29th-26th century BCE. It was discovered at the notable archaeological site, Shengavit Settlement. The pot's primary ornamental pattern comprises wavy bands that symbolize water. Bird-headed dragons embellish the edges of the bands and are believed to be water guardians. The central part of the composition features a stork with a triangular body and an open beak, a common bird in the region and associated with the worship of the sun and the arrival of spring.The Shengavit Settlement was inhabited during a series of
“View from the Mount Ararat”- exclusive exhibition of Armenian artistic heritage in Fujian, China
On International Museum Day, the 18th of May, the highly anticipated and exclusive "View from the Mount Ararat" exhibition of Armenian well-known artistic heritage will open its doors to Chinese art lovers in Fujian. It's an unprecedented opportunity for Chinese visitors to get acquainted with the Armenian century-old distinctive culture. The significant samples of Armenian national costumes and their replicas, carpets, rugs, and embroidered objects from the permanent collection of the Yerevan History Museum are the gems of the exposition. Notably, the current exhibition is the outcome of the mutual efforts and productive partnership between the Yerevan History Museum of the
Rare Armenian silk cocoon embroidery at the Armenian Museum of America
At the turn of the century, cultures in the far east would discard silk cocoons after they could no longer be used for silk threads, but Armenians would cut and shape the cocoon for embroidery. The Armenian Museum of America houses an exclusive piece of silk cocoon embroidery, inscribed in Armenian with the date 1909 that once belonged to Zavart Kovookjian and was created for her third marriage.Cocoon work utilizes the domesticated silkworm's discarded cocoons (bombix mori). Most silkworm cocoons were boiled intact and then unwound to produce silk fabric, but some cocoons were damaged when the next generation of
Armenian treasures of the Worcester Art Museum
The Worcester Art Museum, located in Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S., and established in 1896, houses over 38,000 works of art dating from antiquity to the present day and representing cultures from all over the world. Among those are 21 samples of the Armenian decorative arts: traditional costume details, headdresses, silver dinnerware, tablecloth, and jewelry pieces, such as necklaces, pendants, anklets, bracelets, head ornaments, and toe-rings. The oldest exhibits among the mentioned samples are the elements of traditional garments (images unavailable) and an anklet dated back to the 1700s. Most accessories represent century-old designs and patterns with the specific symbolism and techniques
Another discovery of Ruben Giney: an old Armenian restaurant in harbin, China
The Armenian-born film director, researcher, writer, historian, and photographer Ruben Giney has recently unveiled another story referring to the presence of Armenians in China- the Armenian restaurant “Tatos,” established in 1901 by one of the Harbin-based Armenian immigrants, Tatos Ter-Hakobyants. It is still in continuous operation and even in the weeds, overwhelmed with the diners' orders. The painting of Mount Ararat, the Armenian flag, the archives with the vintage photographies of the Armenian businessmen and active members of the community, and the accent on the exquisite winery hint at the Armenian origins. Photos courtesy of Ruben Giney
