The Heart of Armenia
Armenians are known for wearing their hearts on their sleeves, and centuries of upheaval have made art an important way of preserving memory and expressing identity. Music, painting, poetry and storytelling remain woven into everyday life, carrying those stories from one generation to the next.
A Million Knots
Persian carpets are one of Iran’s great artistic traditions, with techniques passed down through generations. In Kashan, weavers still use centuries-old methods and natural dyes made from pomegranate skins, walnuts and native plants.