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The Journey Not Chosen

Nearly 25 years ago, on a flight from China to Beirut, I read Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist” for the first…

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Artsakh weaver rebuilds her life through her craft 

When residents of Berdzor were given about a month to evacuate their belongings in August 2022, Milena Ordiyants had a…

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Oshagan on photographing diaspora, crafting Artsakh portraits circa 2125

When photographer Ara Oshagan began documenting greater Los Angeles’ Armenian neighborhoods nearly 30 years ago, he was embarking on an…

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Vergine Smbatyan’s life woven with carpet patterns

When talking to Vergine Smbatyan, you first notice the warmth and dedication with which she speaks about her work. For…

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The Homeland

The heartbeat behind the Marionette Theater

The lights dim, the hall falls quiet, and somewhere behind the curtain, an entire world begins to breathe. “Hello, dear…

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The Homeland

Learning the craft of winemaking at Sebastatsi School

When walking through the large campus of Sebastatsi School in Yerevan, one unusual sight may stand out: grapevines peacefully soaking…

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The Homeland

From childhood stove to village workshop: The craftsman of Dprabak

In the quiet village of Dprabak, nestled in Armenia’s Gegharkunik region, the silence is often punctuated by the rhythmic tapping…

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Culture

Inside Nais’s dream world: Shahen Shahinyan’s sculptures

From Feb. 2 to March 2, TUMO Studios hosted a unique event: the first solo exhibition of artist Shahen Shahinyan,…

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Wool, water and will: Anush Hakobyan’s mission to keep an ancient craft alive

In a modern world where technology and mechanized production have replaced almost everything, handmade felting — one of the oldest…

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