Khachkar-Carving Masterclass
Yerevan, Armenia
Today, you will learn how to carve Khachkar, the famous Armenian cross stone characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art.
As the world's first Christian state, the craftmanship of khachkar-making is renowned worldwide with its intricate motifs of crosses, rosettes and botanical elements. The oldest known khackar was carved in the year of 897 and it has been inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
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