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“Contemplating Gosh” Silk Scarf
The monastery Goshavank was built not far from the ruins of an older monastery named Getik, which was destroyed by an earthquake. Goshavank was one of the most famous religious and scholarly centers in medieval Armenia, led by Armenia’s accomplished scholar and writer, Mkhitar Gosh. This work combines stone-carving ornaments and pieces from Mkhitar Gosh’s fables.
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 110 x 110 cm (about 43 x 43 in)
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“A Laurel Wreath” Silk Scarf
For ages, wheat wreaths and grape sprouts ornaments symbolizing abundance were used in the Armenian architecture and cross-stones. The clusters appeared in the Armenian architecture in the 6th century, and they are still an indivisible part of the culture. This work includes symbols of bread and wine representing fertility and happiness.
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 110 x 110 cm (about 43 x 43 in)
$75.00“A Laurel Wreath” Silk Scarf
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“A Blush Zephyr” Silk Scarf
Early Kutahya Armenian tiles were dual colored, white, and blue, and it was only during the 17th century that the Armenian masters began to use yellow, green, and Armenian red colors. This allowed them to develop and enrich their work. While creating this scarf, we used samples from Armenian tiles from Jerusalem created in Kutahya, as well as embroidery, which has great importance in the Armenian culture.
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 170 x 65 cm (about 62 x 27 in)
$70.00“A Blush Zephyr” Silk Scarf
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“Jerusalem’s Testimony” Silk Scarf
Armenian inscriptions mention that the colorful tiles used in Jerusalem’s St. Hakobyants monastery are from Komitas’ homeland Kutahya. When conquering Jerusalem, the Egyptian sultan confused the monastery with a mosque and prostrated himself in prayer. Finding out the reality, he ordered the monastery to be destroyed. Knowing about his decision, Armenian monks convinced him only to remove the dome and seal the door. In this design, were used pieces of porcelain from Jerusalem’s St. Hakobyans monastery and fragments from “Urbatagirk” (The Book of Friday).
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 110 x 110 cm (about 43 x 43 in)
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“A Guide To Principles” Silk Scarf
St. Gregory of Narek’s “Book of Lamentation” is a complete work of wisdom, prayers, and medicine for the soul. It gives us an inner warmth and a guide to understand our faith and Christian principles. In this work, we read prayers from Narek’s “Book of Lamentation” and view ornaments from the 14th century Armenian manuscripts.
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 170 x 65 cm (about 62 x 27 in)
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“Awareness” Cashmere Scarf
St. Gregory of Narek’s “Book of Lamentations” is considered one of the literary pinnacles of Armenian literature. With the principles of infinite love and devotion, it raises our awareness of identity and human nature. Prayers from “Book of Lamentations” and 14th-century miniature illustrations have been used in this work.
The dimensions of this product are 180 x 65 cm (about 70 x 25 in)
$80.00“Awareness” Cashmere Scarf
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“Mughni Monestary” Nail Polish
During the Middle Ages, the Monastery of Mughni entered a new era of growth. Part of the expansion was the church of St. Kevork. This structure is considered as one of the prominent examples of Armenian church architecture. The Mughni Monastery is traced back to 1287. In this work, we pay homage to Mughni Monastery and prayers of St. Gregory of Narek.
The dimensions of this product are 180 x 65 cm (about 70 x 25 in)
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“A Life Lived With Humility” Silk Scarf
Narekatsi’s prayers are a guide for our faith and a life lived wisely. The manuscripts strive for the unretained and the perfection in life. Narekatsi’s spoken words and miniatures, are insights to a life lived with humility. In this work, depicted are the prayers from Narekatsi’s “Book of Lamentation” and pieces from Armenian miniature paintings.
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 170 x 65 cm (about 62 x 27 in)
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“The Book Of Friday” Cashmere Scarf
“Urbatagirk” (The Book of Friday), which is the first Armenian printed book, holds an important value in Armenian culture. In medieval ages, people believed in its healing power. The book was also used as a talisman to protect from the evil eye. Some jewelry was also considered as a talisman. By combining this tradition with the elegant Armenian jewelry, we created “Talisman Shawl,” which is intended to give power and strength to its bearer.
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“St. Karapet Monastery” Cashmere Scarf
St. Karapet monastery of Mush was one of the most well known and oldest monasteries in Western Armenia. It was considered as the 2nd biggest spiritual center after Echmiadzin. This monastery complex consists of churches and chapels. For ages, it served as an educational, writing and cultural center until its destruction in the early 20th century. Inspired by its eminence and distinction, ornaments of the remaining pieces were used in this work.
The dimensions of this product are 180 x 65 cm (about 70 x 25 in)
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“Armenian Words” Silk Scarf
Queens have played proactive and vital roles throughout the Armenian history. They have not only been the faithful spouses and close supporters of the kings but often their worthy advisors. Armenian wise and prudent queens were highly influential in the critical periods of the country’s history. They advocated causes such as women’s education, freedom, and equality, even in the middle ages. Additionally, they were the primary promoters of cultural values. Ardēan designed shawls with Armenian ornaments and slices from St. Gregory of Narek’s prayers to embody the spirit of our queens’ nobility and splendor.
The dimensions of this product are 180 x 65 cm (about 70 x 25 in)
$80.00“Armenian Words” Silk Scarf
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“Azure Of Lake Sevan” Silk Scarf
Early Kutahya Armenian tiles were composed of white and blue colors only. To develop and enrich their work, the Armenian masters merged yellow, green, and Armenian red colors in their artwork during the 17th century.
To create this scarf, we used tiles that had origins from Kutahya that later were transported to Jerusalem by Armenian families, which became known as “Jerusalem tiles.” We also used embroidery, which is unique in the Armenian culture.
This scarf is made of 100% silk.
The dimensions of this product are 170 x 65 cm (about 62 x 27 in)
$70.00
