An Indiana Jones of Armenia
“Every family has a legend. Ours happens to hike Armenia’s highest mountains in search of…
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“Don’t Think!”
Teacher: “Don’t think!” Me: “Don’t think?”…In my mind, I resist. What is this Zen mumbo…
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Laughing Together: Lessons from the Heart
It was early Summer, 2025 (Yerevan, Armenia) and my group carpet weaving classes with Hasmik…
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Finding Connection: Volunteering at a School for Deaf-HoH Students in Armenia
This story began two years ago. My family and I were attending a TEDx conference…
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Anatomy of an Armenian Sumak Carpet
One of the great joys of learning Armenian Soumak carpet weaving has been seeing several…
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The Lost Daghdaghan
“A carving lost and the lessons found.” Time spent in Armenia deepened my fascination, as…
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The Magic of Armenian Folk Charms
Lucky me—I got to spend a sunny February afternoon in Yerevan with not one, but…
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Preserving the Grain: Armenia’s Woodcarving Heritage
In the heart of Yerevan, there is a small, easily overlooked museum that quietly safeguards…
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Guiding Height in Armenian Soumak Carpet Weaving
One area I manage throughout the weaving process is the carpet’s height and overall evenness….
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The Ties That Bind: Captivated by Armenian Soumak Weaving
In my weaving practice, I’ve fallen in love with a specific style of Armenian Soumak…
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Thomas Berger, Master Woodworker
“He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”…
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The Pinewood Derby
I grew up in the suburbs of Long Island, New York, in the 1970s, just…
