Animal-like shapes, especially ram horns, are very typical of Armenian carpets. This satchel, made from handwoven fabric, features images of ram horns, a traditional symbol of wealth.
Length 33 cm
Width 25 cm
Height 7 cm
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© Nelly Ananyan
Nelly Ananyan
- Weaver
- Yerevan, Armenia
- Rising Star
Contact
Armenian, English, Russian
Address:
Gulakyan 14a, 0033 Yerevan, Armenia
Gulakyan 14a, 0033 Yerevan, Armenia
Hours:
By appointment only
By appointment only
Phone:
+374 94808615
+374 94808615
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A young star of an old craft
- • Nelly established her own studio when she was only 22
- • She aims to preserve rare Armenian carpet weaving traditions
- • She describes her approach to carpet weaving as meditative
Armenians have been weaving carpets from time immemorial, yet you hardly meet a young carpet weaver like Nelly Ananyan as it is believed to be an old fashioned craft. Nelly is the youngest carpet weaver in Armenia. Still in her mid-20s, she has already founded her own carpet weaving studio, where she offers unique weaving experiences as well as professional classes. She was fascinated by old Armenian carpets as a little girl; she remembers staring at carpets and playing with colourful threads. She began weaving as a hobby, joining a small club in her local community, but a few years later she understood it would be her career. She describes carpet weaving as meditative: “While weaving I think of small details and concentrate on each knot,” she says.
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Bag
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Bag
This decorative handwoven rug can be used as a table decoration. It features geometric patterns typical of Armenian rug culture.
Length 12 cm
Height 7 cm
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Hat
Throughout recent Armenian history, hats have played an important role in women’s fashion as an essential accessory. This handwoven hat features the bold colours of the Armenian flag and geometric forms typical of Armenian rugs.
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Framed rug
This framed rug is intended to be hung in the home as decoration. The patterns and overall design are drawn from Armenia’s rich heritage. The orange hue is one typically used for Armenian rugs.
Length 30 cm
Height 15 cm
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Bookmark
This colourful handwoven strip of fabric is perfect as a bookmark. The colours used are those of the Armenian flag: blue, red and apricot-orange.
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