Armenian illuminated manuscripts are remarkable for their rich design and iconography. The earliest examples are from the Golden Age of Armenian art and literature in the 5th century. They also served as religious and spiritual tools. To highlight the relationship between culture and spirituality, Ardēan’s shawl incorporates writings and ornaments from Armenian manuscripts. Its colors give a new life to the remarkable ancient masterpieces.

This shawl is made of wool.

The dimensions of this product are 180 x 65 cm (about 70 x 25 in)

This scarf is based on contemporary Armenian film director Sergei Parajanov’s collage “Variation themes by Pinturicchio and Raphael” (1989).