One stitch at a time, Armenian embroidery finds new life

Over the past decade, embroiderers from different walks of life have contributed to the repopularization of the traditional Armenian art form.
Originally used as a narrative canvas to illustrate stories and beliefs, traditional Armenian embroidery now stands as a tangible symbol of identity and heritage.
Here’s how the craft has adapted to a modern market, while still preserving the centuries-old techniques and meanings behind its patterns and designs.