Armenian doll, Costume of an Armenian woman from Alexandropol with a wide apron

Description

For many years it has been a dream for “EmAni” company to become a famous clothing brand but the dream, which remained in the plans of the distant future for many years was born again during the latest  Artsakh war (September 2020) where an online charity event was organised in the Armenian community of Manchester, Great Britain.  The introductory models of our dolls in national costume were designed and created and the entire proceeds of the charity auction were transferred to Armenia in support of the nationwide fundraising project “‘We are our borders. All for Artsakh”.
After the war, our family living in Armenia, decided to continue this wonderful work with the aim of instilling in Armenian children around the world love for Armenian national, traditional costumes, which are the symbols of Armenian identity.

Six versions of outerwear were in Upper Armenia. In the Alexandrapol it was made of dark blue cotton fabric without a shoulder strap. An apron was one of the most important parts of woman’s dress. The apron was usually 65-86 cm wide and 100-115 cm long. Attached to the top edge was a 3.0-3.20m long and 3-4 cm wide belt, the “apron connection”.