Gems of ChinArmArt collection: Replica of the Armenian traditional costume of Karin in China
The center of Bardzer Hayk, Karin, has been a preserving force for the age-old traditions of Armenian material culture and daily life, particularly in the areas of jewelry, tailoring, lace-making, and national costumes. The Treaty of Adrianapolis, signed in 1829,
The Armenian national costume capturing the hearts of Chinese audiences
Between October and November 2023, an increasing number of Armenian teachers and students in China embraced the use of Armenian folk costumes to exhibit the rich cultural heritage and national identity of their country. Among them, Karine Avdalyan, a teacher of
Studies on the Armenian national costume gaining recognition in Chinese academic circles
On November 5th, Binzhou University, located in Shandong province, hosted a lecture on the history of Armenian folk costumes and their evolution over time. The lecture was conducted by Dr. Ani Margaryan, a researcher in the field of Armenian national
Lusik Aguletsi- the true embodiment of Armenian folk art
Lusik Aguletsi was a remarkable woman and a true embodiment of Armenian heritage. During the cosmopolitan era of Soviet Armenia, she remained a staunch defender of traditional Armenian values, standing above any ideology. With her unique style, she amazed the
Exhibition review: Armenian traditional garments and decorative art objects displayed in China for the first time
By Ani Margaryan The introduction The exhibition of the 19th-20th century Armenian art relics from the permanent collection of the Yerevan History Museum in one of the national first-class museums of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Museum, Fuzhou, was organized
Armenian traditional skull cap- arakhchi
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has a wonderful collection of textiles and clothes. Among the exhibits is a small-sized skull cap that once belonged to an Iranian Armenian. This small cap was made circa the 1860s in Tehran
“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
Armenian performing arts and traditional garments represented in Foshan, China
Armenian culture, performing arts, and century-old traditions have recently been represented to the Chinese audience in Foshan city, Guangdong Province. Svetlana Hovhannisyan, the Armenian teacher of Flowery Country Garden kindergarten, conducted a series of cultural and interactive events, introducing traditional
Armenian traditional garments of Karin represented in China
The traditional Armenian garments of Karin/Erzrum (later adopted by Akhaltska/Akhaltsikhe Armenian women) have recently been represented in China by Lilit Antinyan for the cultural fest held at the Beijing International Bilingual Academy.When Armenian parents in the past gave their daughters
Colors of the Armenian traditional garments
Armenian traditional dress is called “Taraz.” The word itself has many meanings, for example, form, shape, make, fashion, way, manner, look, appearance, formula, costume, uniform, and dress.The characteristics of Armenian clothing included red fabrics and rich, colorful ornamentation.The Armenian costume
