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FIRST CARPET MUSEUM TO OPEN IN ARMENIA
10:13, 17 February, 2014
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS: The first carpet museum will
open in Yerevan after the completion of the final works in March
2014. Megerian Carpet Company took up the mission to popularize and
present the Armenian carpets in a single museum among the local and
international communities. The Production and Commercial Director of
the Company Leonid Andreasyan told the Armenpress correspondent that
the museum will have an area of 230 square meters. "The museum will
present Armenian ancient carpets having a history of about 200 years,
as well as exclusive samples from the personal collection of the
Megerian Family", - said Andreasyan. He informed that the exhibition
of the museum will be regularly refreshed, replenished and replaced by
new items. About 50 samples of the exhibited carpets will be brought
to Yerevan from New York.
The Megerian Family has been involved in selling, restoration, and
production of fine oriental rugs for over four generations. Originally
from Armenia, the Megerians established their rug trade business in
the United States in 1917, and quickly developed an expertise in rug
repairing and restoration. Over time, they began to realize the growing
demand for different trends and subtle design changes, and took their
well honed skills to the loom to create their own decorative rugs.
Megerian Oriental Rug family specializes in new and antique Oriental
rug sales and production. The Megerian Brother's tradition and
integrity in the fine craft of handmade rug making, and restoration
of rugs and tapestries is world renown. The Megerian Oriental Rug
family has been the benchmark producer of New York City's handmade
rugs and tapestries.
Initially, their enterprise in America focused on selling new and
antique rugs. However, the opportunity to apply their extensive skills
presented itself often, and the Megerians quickly gained a reputation
here in America as artisans accomplished in antique repair. More
and more, the Megerians found themselves applying their thorough
understanding of wool characteristics, natural dyes and Old World
knotting techniques to their customers' existing antique Persians,
Aubussons, Savonneries and Oriental rugs.
As time passed, the Megerians expanded their business to meet
the growing demand for fine rugs by buying antique rugs in need of
repair and selling them completely restored. Often, though, customers
would express their wishes for subtle design changes. Building on
their tradition of excellence, the Megerians took their knowledge and
well-honed skills to the loom and began creating their own rugs. Very
soon, they were meeting their customers' needs by delicately modifying
the original, antique designs in their own reproductions of superb
quality.
The Megerians continue to apply their unparalleled skill in the
creation of rugs and tapestries of uncompromising artistry and
workmanship.
Each signed piece represents a rare combination of Old World
craftsmanship and the design aesthetics of today's most discerning
clientele, and every Megerian design is copyrighted to ensure its
individuality. Each work is a product of the integrity of the Megerian
touch, from the discriminating selection of original materials and
dyes, to the painstaking attention to knotting technique, to the
completely thorough final inspection in the antique making. Of course,
the Megerians also continue to trade in the world's finest antique
rugs and tapestries, drawing inspiration for their own designs from
the classic beauty of the originals.
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/750278/first-carpet-museum-to-open-in-armenia.html
10:13, 17 February, 2014
YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 17, ARMENPRESS: The first carpet museum will
open in Yerevan after the completion of the final works in March
2014. Megerian Carpet Company took up the mission to popularize and
present the Armenian carpets in a single museum among the local and
international communities. The Production and Commercial Director of
the Company Leonid Andreasyan told the Armenpress correspondent that
the museum will have an area of 230 square meters. "The museum will
present Armenian ancient carpets having a history of about 200 years,
as well as exclusive samples from the personal collection of the
Megerian Family", - said Andreasyan. He informed that the exhibition
of the museum will be regularly refreshed, replenished and replaced by
new items. About 50 samples of the exhibited carpets will be brought
to Yerevan from New York.
The Megerian Family has been involved in selling, restoration, and
production of fine oriental rugs for over four generations. Originally
from Armenia, the Megerians established their rug trade business in
the United States in 1917, and quickly developed an expertise in rug
repairing and restoration. Over time, they began to realize the growing
demand for different trends and subtle design changes, and took their
well honed skills to the loom to create their own decorative rugs.
Megerian Oriental Rug family specializes in new and antique Oriental
rug sales and production. The Megerian Brother's tradition and
integrity in the fine craft of handmade rug making, and restoration
of rugs and tapestries is world renown. The Megerian Oriental Rug
family has been the benchmark producer of New York City's handmade
rugs and tapestries.
Initially, their enterprise in America focused on selling new and
antique rugs. However, the opportunity to apply their extensive skills
presented itself often, and the Megerians quickly gained a reputation
here in America as artisans accomplished in antique repair. More
and more, the Megerians found themselves applying their thorough
understanding of wool characteristics, natural dyes and Old World
knotting techniques to their customers' existing antique Persians,
Aubussons, Savonneries and Oriental rugs.
As time passed, the Megerians expanded their business to meet
the growing demand for fine rugs by buying antique rugs in need of
repair and selling them completely restored. Often, though, customers
would express their wishes for subtle design changes. Building on
their tradition of excellence, the Megerians took their knowledge and
well-honed skills to the loom and began creating their own rugs. Very
soon, they were meeting their customers' needs by delicately modifying
the original, antique designs in their own reproductions of superb
quality.
The Megerians continue to apply their unparalleled skill in the
creation of rugs and tapestries of uncompromising artistry and
workmanship.
Each signed piece represents a rare combination of Old World
craftsmanship and the design aesthetics of today's most discerning
clientele, and every Megerian design is copyrighted to ensure its
individuality. Each work is a product of the integrity of the Megerian
touch, from the discriminating selection of original materials and
dyes, to the painstaking attention to knotting technique, to the
completely thorough final inspection in the antique making. Of course,
the Megerians also continue to trade in the world's finest antique
rugs and tapestries, drawing inspiration for their own designs from
the classic beauty of the originals.
http://armenpress.am/eng/news/750278/first-carpet-museum-to-open-in-armenia.html