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The Dilijan branch of the <\/span><b>Hovhannes Sharambeyan Museum of Folk Art<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been transformed into a specialized museum focusing on Armenian textile art from traditional carpets and embroidery to lace and historic fabrics that reflect centuries of craftsmanship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transformation of the museum was made possible through the reconstruction of its historic <\/span><b>1896 building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, carried out with the support of the <\/span><b>Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As part of a cooperation memorandum, the <\/span><b>Green Rock Foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contributed to the creation of the museum\u2019s renewed and modernized exhibition, becoming an official <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Friend of the Museum<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opening of the exhibition is especially symbolic, as it coincides with the <\/span><b>100th anniversary of the birth of Hovhannes Sharambeyan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the most influential figures in Armenian cultural life and a passionate advocate for the preservation of folk art traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visitors to the museum can explore a diverse collection of Armenian textiles, including carpets, embroidery, and lace that represent different regions, techniques, and historical periods. The exhibition brings together items from the museum\u2019s own collection, private holdings, and state cultural funds, creating a rich narrative of Armenia\u2019s textile heritage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflecting on the initiative, <\/span><b>Katya Bredikhina, Head of the Green Rock Foundation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, emphasized the broader significance of the project:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFor us, preserving cultural heritage is not only about caring for the past, but also investing in the future of communities. The Armenian Textile Museum in Dilijan is a project deeply rooted in tradition while looking toward modern cultural development and sustainable community life.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A renewed space dedicated to Armenia\u2019s rich textile traditions has opened in Dilijan, marking an important moment for the preservation of the country\u2019s cultural heritage. 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