Rug Book Collection

Textiles

Aug 12

The Armenian Museum houses over 200 Armenian rugs, but more than ten times that number of books about rugs! In this week’s video Collections Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian discusses one of these books that itself is a piece of history - it is the first book written about rugs by art historian Julius Lessing. Watch this video to learn about our collection and the significance of this book in particular.

Armenian Museum of America

Rug Book Collection

“I was very surprised to see such a large collection of Yousuf Karsh's photography on display. What a treat.”

“The Armenian cultural artifacts were fascinating but the genocide exhibit really steals the show.”

“The objects were beautiful and wide ranging.”

“Vivid illustrations of history.”

“As a Watertown resident of 10 years, I truly appreciate having a deeper understanding of the community I call home.”

“The museum isn't massive, but it does an amazing job in providing information on Armenian history stretching back for millennia.”

“Very well displayed. It was like a journey through the history of our Armenian nation.”

“It has been very enlightening and enjoyable... I plan to come again.”

“I really liked the pottery and rug exhibits.”

“Curators have done an excellent job finding amazing artifacts in great condition.”

“I liked the artifacts, portraits, as well as the tapestries and rugs.”

“I loved that it focused on heritage/history aspects outside of just the genocide.”

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Rug Book Collection

Marash Embroidery Supplemental Video

George Mardikian

“I was very surprised to see such a large collection of Yousuf Karsh's photography on display. What a treat.”

“The Armenian cultural artifacts were fascinating but the genocide exhibit really steals the show.”

“The objects were beautiful and wide ranging.”

“Vivid illustrations of history.”

“As a Watertown resident of 10 years, I truly appreciate having a deeper understanding of the community I call home.”

“The museum isn't massive, but it does an amazing job in providing information on Armenian history stretching back for millennia.”

“Very well displayed. It was like a journey through the history of our Armenian nation.”

“It has been very enlightening and enjoyable... I plan to come again.”

“I really liked the pottery and rug exhibits.”

“Curators have done an excellent job finding amazing artifacts in great condition.”

“I liked the artifacts, portraits, as well as the tapestries and rugs.”

“I loved that it focused on heritage/history aspects outside of just the genocide.”

VISIT US

CONNECT