Noravank, high in the mountains, is typical of the ancient churches The architecture and setting serves to strengthen the bond between worshipper, nature, and Creator. Armenia became the first Christian state in 301 A.D.
Mt. Ararat, now a part of Turkey, lies within the historical borders of Armenia.
This button is a replica of the “Ani Lion” carved in the floor of an ancient Armenian church. It represents St. Mark.
Carved sock stretchers from the Folkcraft Museum were the inspiration for replicas produced by ACEC for One World Button Supply Co.
From the secret Marash embroidery to fine handwoven carpets, Armenian needlecrafts are world reknowned.
The fall of Communism created a desperate need for income-producing work. Former nurses, computer programers and other professionals formed the Armenian Crafts Enterprise cooperative to produce needlelace, needlepoint, knitwear, and carved wood tabletop items.
Distinctive stone carvings are a design source for wood carvers, lacemakers and embroiderers.
Under the leadership of Aram and Anush Sharambeyan, the group maintains a retail store, wholesale accounts in the U.S. and France, and today employs over 500 knitters and woodworkers. Their children’s sweaters can be found in many familiar stateside catalogues.
Noravank, high in the mountains, is typical of the ancient churches The architecture and setting serves to strengthen the bond between worshipper, nature, and Creator. Armenia became the first Christian state in 301 A.D.
This button is a replica of the “Ani Lion” carved in the floor of an ancient Armenian church. It represents St. Mark.
Carved sock stretchers from the Folkcraft Museum were the inspiration for replicas produced by ACEC for One World Button Supply Co.
From the secret Marash embroidery to fine handwoven carpets, Armenian needlecrafts are world reknowned.
The fall of Communism created a desperate need for income-producing work. Former nurses, computer programers and other professionals formed the Armenian Crafts Enterprise cooperative to produce needlelace, needlepoint, knitwear, and carved wood tabletop items.
Under the leadership of Aram and Anush Sharambeyan, the group maintains a retail store, wholesale accounts in the U.S. and France, and today employs over 500 knitters and woodworkers. Their children’s sweaters can be found in many familiar stateside catalogues.