Categories News

“Armenian Church Altar Curtains and Palambores of the Armenian Merchants”

MISSION HILLS — The Ararat-Eskijian Museum in joint cooperation with the Armenian Rug Society will present an illustrative discourse “Armenian church Altar Curtains and Palambores of the Armenian merchants” on Saturday August 20, 5 PM, Ararat-Eskijian Museum/Sheen Chapel 15105 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills CA 91345.

From India and beyond, early Armenian hand painted religious textiles and Palampores tell the stories of Armenian Princes, Merchants, traders and a general history of Armenian community in India during 17-18th. Century. Hand painted and block printed textiles that survived are testament of the community by world renowned textile expert Berdj Achdjian of Gallery Berdj Achdjian, Paris, France.

The event is free and open to the public. It will be in English and reception to follow.

For further information about this event please contact or ararat-eskijian-museum@netzero.net or tel# (747) 500 7585

MassisPost

Share
Published by
MassisPost

Recent Posts

Armenia Does Not Owe Russia Its Sovereignty

By BERGE JOLOLIAN A protector should not threaten the country it claims to protect. Yet…

3 hours ago

Addressing the Third Global Armenian Summit, Pashinyan Says Reliance on Foreign Security Guarantors Has Repeatedly Ended in Disaster

YEREVAN -- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has warned against relying on foreign powers to guarantee…

4 hours ago

Armenia’s Natural Gas Prices to Remain Unchanged Until March Unless Extraordinary Developments Occur

YEREVAN -- Armenia’s natural gas tariffs for consumers will remain unchanged at least until March…

4 hours ago

Armenian Products Enter New Markets Amid Russian Trade Restrictions, Economy Minister Says

YEREVAN -- Armenia has expanded its export markets in response to trade restrictions imposed by…

4 hours ago

Vladimir Vardanyan Elected President of Armenia’s Constitutional Court

YEREVAN -- Vladimir Vardanyan, a former lawmaker from Armenia’s ruling Civil Contract party and a…

4 hours ago

Pashinyan: Armenia Not Planning to Leave Eurasian Economic Union, Says Ties With CSTO Have Run Their Course

YEREVAN — Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on November 5 that Armenia has no plans…

23 hours ago