As a gorgeous example of Contemporary Armenian design, with its cobalt blue pattern, it is perfect for special occasions but also crafted to be durable for everyday use. Measuring at 12.75 inches in diameter, it is dishwasher and microwave safe.

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THE DETAILS:

• Designed and handmade by Ani Petrosyan during an atelier led by Bisila Noha.
• Material: clay + glaze. Each item is handmade, so minor variations are expected.
• Made in: Armenia
• Limited production, less than 50 made

WHAT IS ARMENIAN NEEDLELACE?

Armenian needlelace (Janyak) is a knotted lacemaking practice, said to have descended from net making on the eastern banks of the Mediterranean Sea. Tight knots are tied one by one, which cannot be easily unraveled. This craft was passed down matrilineally, from woman to woman.

Unlike in Europe, where lace was reserved for the nobility, in Armenia, it was used to decorate everyday household objects, from dowries to intimate garments, to heirlooms.

The Brocade collection from TUMO Studios, designed by Levon Sargsyan and Ani Petrosyan, takes this application of lace to household objects one step further. They’ve applied Armenian needlelace to ceramics, from serving plates, to bowls, to vases. Not by using knots and thread but by imprinting the pattern directly into the objects.

It’s a clever homage to a millennia-long Armenian practice.

QAMI JAN x TUMO STUDIOS

QAMI JAN is pleased to offer products by TUMO Studios, a free educational program that invites the world's best designers to teach technical workshops to university-age students and young professionals in Armenia, who have a passion for artistry and design. Sales of these items benefit TUMO Studios, which is completely free for its students. QAMI JAN is excited to be the authorized retailer for TUMO Studios in the United States, as we share their passion to cultivate the next generation of Armenian designers and artisans.