The photo shoot in Foshan, China, showcased the beauty of Armenian women in national costume
Recently, a photo shoot was organized by FUNCTIONZ Studios in Foshan city, China, to showcase Armenian traditional garments featuring Ourfa embroidery. The photo shoot was a confident display of the grace and elegance of Armenian women, highlighting the striking colors
Lai Afong – one of the most prolific Chinese photographers of his era
Lai Afong (黎芳 or 賴阿芳, c. 1838 or 1839 – 1890) is considered to be a pre-eminent nineteenth-century Chinese photographer and the founder of the most successful photographic studio in the late Qing Dynasty.Lai Afong's subjects ranged from portraits and
Ida Kar: The mid-twentieth century Bohemian photographer of Armenian descent
The Armenian female photographer Ida Kar or Ida Karamian has made a significant contribution to the recognition of photography as a form of fine art. She was pioneering in terms of capturing in her photos some of the most important
The early-20th-century rare photography of Mush Armenians taken by a Norwegian nurse
The rare photography showcases Armenian national costume and traditional Armenian dances harmoniously intertwined. The silverware accessories, elaborate headgears, richly-embroidered aprons of women, and vests with the furry shoulders, turban-shaped headdresses, sashes, and wide-leg pants of the men from the united
The story behind an Armenian photograph
The story behind this photograph has been passed down from generation to generation. In 1898, Bedros Murachanian (pictured with his parents, names unknown) received a premonition from God that he and his family should flee Diyarbakir city. The family fled
