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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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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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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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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Finding Many Gifts in Garni
“Sometimes the best gifts aren’t wrapped in paper or bought at a store, they’re found…
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Weaving the Sun & Stars: An Armenian Sumak Carpet
“Weaving the Sun and Stars is a quiet conversation between tradition and intuition. Handwoven in…
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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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A Tribute to Lala
On a quiet Friday evening in mid-November 2025, my family and I attended a memorial…
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The Future of Armenian Wool: Arm.wool Forum 2025
I’m writing this in late November on Day Two of the Arm.wool Forum 2025 in…
