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Vordan Karmir: Armenia's Insect-Born Crimson

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A study of vordan karmir, the crimson dye obtained from the Ararat-plain cochineal (Porphyrophora hamelii) — its... see more

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: Samvel Avagyan
Date Created:: July 23, 2026
Date Modified:: July 30, 2026
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Khachkars: The Geometry of Armenia's Cross-Stones

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An explainer on the khachkar — the Armenian carved cross-stone tradition inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the... see more

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Author:: Samvel Avagyan
Date Created:: July 23, 2026
Date Modified:: July 30, 2026
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Filigree and Granulation: A Technique Primer

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A primer on the two signature techniques of Armenian goldwork — filigree (twisted and soldered wire) and granulation... see more

Material Type:: Reference Material
Author:: Samvel Avagyan
Date Created:: July 23, 2026
Date Modified:: July 23, 2026
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