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Telik is a centre aimed at restoring, preserving, and promoting Tavush’s artisanal traditions.

Duration

1.5 - 2 hours

Complimentary Treat

tea and coffee with local sweets

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Participation

Up to 20 visitors simultaneously

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Our Mission

The experiences organized here are designed to introduce the artisanal environment of Tavush to tourist groups and individuals. These include master classes lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, during which visitors actively participate and create Armenian ornaments.

In addition to the practical work, time is allocated to the history of crafts in Tavush, particularly focusing on women’s crafts, their types, and local characteristics.

The offerings are diverse and can accommodate up to twenty visitors simultaneously. Carpet weaving and rug making are taught on small looms under the supervision of a master. Upon completing the work, visitors can take home their self-made items – a carpet, rug, or embroidered piece – as souvenirs.

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Tourists or groups can choose their activity based on personal preference, such as carpet weaving, rug making, embroidery, or painting on T-shirts.

Visitors will be offered tea and coffee with local sweets during the master class. Guests will also have the opportunity to explore the handcrafted items available for sale at the centre. Telik additionally offers a tour of the centre, where guests can observe artisans creating handmade items.

The experience is suitable for family visits. Services are provided in Armenian and Russian, with a translator available in English.

Carpet Weaving

Carpet weaving has been practised in all regions of Armenia. Unlike rug making, it has remained relatively free from the influence of various styles and has continued its independent development. At Telik, visitors are provided with a small, nearly completed carpet, which they can finish and take home as souvenirs. Each carpet is designed with motifs characteristic of Tavush.
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Embroidery

Armenian embroidery, with all its richness, style, and content, shares similarities with the decorative patterns and colour schemes of murals and miniatures. The skilled artisans at our centre will teach you embroidery techniques, allowing you to create your small piece of art to take home with you.
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Crochet

Crochet is not exclusively Armenian; many other cultures also master this craft. However, Armenians have made their unique contributions to the development of this form of handcrafting. Only at our centre will you have the opportunity to learn how to use this tool and take home a small sample of your creation.
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Armenian Bird-shaped Letters Illustration

The rich Armenian literary culture and the high level of ornamental art have led to the incorporation of aesthetic significance into letters. Great mastery was particularly applied to capital letters (initials). The techniques used were diverse, including floral designs and bird-shaped letters. Capital letters adorned with bird images have been preserved in hundreds of manuscripts, liturgical objects, and church-related artefacts. Our master will teach the art of Armenian bird-shaped letters and share how they have adorned Armenian manuscripts for centuries. You will also have the opportunity to draw a bird-letter or another ornament.
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