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Heritage Crafts Studios in Georgia

Guide

gzamkvlevi daibeWda evrokavSiris aRmosavleT partniorobis kulturis programis mimdinare proeqtis "tradiciuli rewva, erTiani platforma ganviTarebisTvis" farglebSi,proeqti xorcieldeba evrokavSiris da-finansebiT.

gzamkvlevis Tanadamfinansebeli: Tbilisis saxelmwifo samxatvro akademia

proeqtis wamyvani partniori da gzamkvlevis gamomcemeli: xelovnebis saerTaSoriso centri

proeqtis partniorebi: qalaq Tbilisis meriis ekonomikuri politikis saqalaqo samsaxuri; saqarTvelos tur-izmis erovnuli administracia; evropis saxli.

proeqtis direqtori: maka dvaliSvili xelovnebis saerTaSoriso centri

gzamkvlevi Seadgines: ana SanSiaSvilma, irina maniam, Tamar kiknaZemproeqtis koordinatorebi, xelovnebis saerTaSoriso centri

teqsti qarTul da inglisur enebze: ana SanSiaSvili, irina mania, xelovnebis saerTaSoriso centri

dizaini da dakabadoneba: dima TofuriZe & moli TofuriZe

The Guidebook has been published in the frames of European Union Eastern Partnership Culture Program’s project “Heritage Crafts- Common Platform for Development”, funded by European Union.

Co- funder of publication: Tbilisi State Academy of Arts

The Project and the Guidebook have been executed by Georgia Georgian Arts and Culture Center (GACC)

Project partners: Economic Affairs Office of Tbilisi City Hall, National Tourism Administration of Georgia, Europe House

Project Director: Maka Dvalishvili, Georgian Arts and Culture Center

The Guide book have been accomplished by Ana Shanshiashvili, Irina Mania, Tamar Kiknadze, Project’s coordinators, Georgian Arts and Culture Center

Texts on Georgian and English languages: Ana Shanshiashvili, Irina Mania, Georgian Arts and Culture Center Design and typesetting: Dima Topuridze & Molly Topuridze

© Georgian Arts and Culture CenterISBN 978-9941-0-6434-0uak (UDC) 745.5 ++745/749](479.22)(09)t-753

winamdebare publikacia ganxorcielda evrokavSiris mxardaWeriT. mis Si-naarsze pasuxismgebelia xelovnebis saerTaSoriso centri. publikaciaSi ga-moTqmuli mosazrebebi ar gamoxatavs evrokavSiris pozicias.

Publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this pub-lication are the sole responsibility of Georgian Arts and Culture Center and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.

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HERITAGE CRAFTS STUDIOSIN GEORGIA

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sarCeviwinasityvaoba ....................................................................................................................................... 5

liTonmqandakebloba ...................................................................................................................... 7

keramika .............................................................................................................................................. 19

tixruli minanqari .......................................................................................................................... 31

xis mxatvruli damuSaveba ............................................................................................................... 39

qvaze kveTa da gliptika .................................................................................................................. 55

teqstili ............................................................................................................................................. 61

Sereuli ............................................................................................................................................. 75

Tbilisis samxatvro akademiis saxeloesnoebi ........................................................................ 77

maRazia-salonebi ........................................................................................................................................... 79

CONTENTForeword ................................................................................................................................................. 5

Metalwork ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Ceramics ................................................................................................................................................ 19

Cloisonne’ Enamel ................................................................................................................................. 31

Woodwork ............................................................................................................................................. 39

Stone Carving and Glyptic ......................................................................................................................... 55

Textile .................................................................................................................................................... 61

Mixed .................................................................................................................................................... 75

Studios in Tbilisi State Academy of Art ...................................................................................................... 77

Craft Shops and Galleries ......................................................................................................................................... 79

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winamdebare publikacia, romlis mizania farTo sazogadoebas gaacnos saqarTvelos terito-riaze tradiciuli xelosnobis da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis moqmedi centrebi, warmoadgens am tipis saxelosnoebis gzamkvlevis Seqmnis pirvel mcdelobas. gzamkvlevSi warmodgenili informacia Segrovda evrokavSiris aRmosavleT partniorobis kulturis programis mimdinare proeqtis "tradiciuli rewva, erTiani platforma ganviTare-bisTvis" farglebSi xelovnebis saerTasoriso centris mier, Catarebuli masStaburi kvlevisas, romelmac saqarTvelos 46 municipaliteti da 4 TviTmmarTveli qalaqi moicva. gzamkvlevSi Sesulia mxolod is saxelosnoebi, romlebic zemoxsenebuli kvlevis dros gamovlinda, rac TavisTavad gulisxmobs aRniSnuli informaciis Semdgomi Sevseba-ganaxlebis aucileblobas. aRniSnul publikaciaSi saxelosnoebi dayofilia saqarTveloSi yvelaze gavrcelebuli te-qnologiuri jgufebis mixedviT, rogoricaa liTonmqandakebloba, minanqari, keramika, teqsti-li, xeze kveTa da sxva. gzamkvlevSi warmodgenili saxelosnoebi mravalferovania, rogorc teqnologiuri, ise in-frastruqturuli mowyobis TvalsazrisiT. amdenad, Tu saxelosnoebis erTi nawili mzadaa miiRos vizitorTa nakadi, meore nawili didi potencialis miuxedavad, jer kidev saWiroebs garkveul infrastruqturul mxardaWeras. aRniSnuli gzamkvlevi erTgvari safuZvelia erTi mxriv, tradiciuli rewvis saxelosnoebis turistuli, meore mxriv ki maTi saganmanaTleblo potencialis amaRlebisTvis, rac, Tavis mx-riv, tradiciuli rewvis centrebis ekonomikuri mdgradobis da, amavdroulad, tradiciuli codnisa da unarebis SenarCunebis mniSvnelovani winapiroba iqneba.

FOREWARDThe particular publication is the first attempt to create Georgian Heritage crafts studio guide, which aims to promote existing hubs of traditional craftsmanship across the country. The information presented in the guide has been assembled during the countrywide mapping of heritage crafts sector in Geor-gia, accomplished in 46 municipalities and 4 self-governing cities of the country, conducted the framework of EU/Eastern Part-nership Culture Program project “Heritage Crafts - Common Platform for Development” by Georgian Arts and Culture Center. The particular publication includes the information on the studios, revealed through the mapping. This fact, in itself determines the need for its further enrichment and update in the future. The studios in the guidebook are put together according to the technological groups, which include such widespread tech-niques in Georgia, as metalwork, cloisonné enamel, ceramics, textiles, woodwork, etc. Craft studios presented in the particular guidebook vary in terms of their technological specificities and infrastructural con-ditions. Some amongst these can cope with visitor demand, whereas the others, despite their great potential still need some infrastructural support to become attractive tourist destinations. This guidebook is considered as a step towards enhancing heritage crafts studios’ tourist potential, being the prerequisite for their further economic sustainability, while on the other hand, by promoting existing hubs of traditional craftsmanship it can foster formal and informal educational processes to ensure the transmission of traditional skills and knowledge in the future.

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regionSi arsebuli mdidari bunebrivi re-sursebis wyalobiT saqarTveloSi meta-lurgiuli tradicia jer kidev adreuli brinjaos xanidan ganviTarda, kerZod Zv.w. IV-III aTaswleulSi, rodesac samxreT kavkasiaSi mtkvar-araqsis kultura iyo gavrcelebuli (Zv w. 3500-2400). ukve am periodis arqeolo-giuri masala mowmobs liTonis damuSavebis maRal ostatobas, rac kidev ufro viTardeba Sua brinjaos xanaSi, e.w. yorRanul kultur-aSi. amis dasturia samxreT da aRmosavleT saqarTvelos teritoriaze martyofisa da bedenis aRmoCenebi, sadac vxvdebiT rogorc iaraRebs, ise samkauls: beWdebs, yelsabamebs, qinZisTavebs, romlebic umaRlesi ostatobi-Taa Sesrulebuli.

aranakleb mniSvnelovania ior-alaznis mim-debare teritoriebis aRmoCenebi, maT Soris ki gamorCeulia Zv. w. XXIII_XXII saukuneebis lo-mis miniaturuli qandakeba, romelic cvilis dakargvis teqnikiTa da cvaras imitaciiTaa Sesrulebuli. mas msoflioSi analogi ar moepoveba.

liTonis mxatvruli damuSaveba gansakuTre-bul simaRleebs ganviTarebul (Zv. w. XX-XVI) saukuneebSi yorRanul kulturaSi, e.w. Tria-leTis kulturaSi aRwevs. Zvirfasi qvebiT ink-rustirebis e.w. poliqromiuli stili, rome-lic am periodSi dominirebs, naTlad aisaxa iseT nimuSebze, rogoricaa TrialeTis cno-bili yelsabami aqatis gulsakidiT da Tria-leTis oqros Tasi. calke aRniSvnis Rirsia TrialeTis vercxlis Tasi, romelzec erT-erT pirvel siuJetur kompozicias vxvdebiT.

Zv. w. XIV-VII saukuneSi, romelic gvianbrin-

jao-adre rkinis xanis saxeliTaa cnobili dRevandeli dasavleT saqarTvelos terito-riaze yalibdeba kolxeTis samefo, romelic e.w. kolxuri culebis warmoebiT gamoirCe-va. kolxuri culi, romelic gravirebu-li zoomorfuli ornamentiTaa dafaru-li safuZvels uyris adgilobriv kavkasiur "cxovelur stils", tradicias, romelic Sem-dgomSi gavrcelebul brinjaos gravirebul sartylebsa da brinjaos Camosxmul balTebSi hpovebs Tavisebur gagrZelebas.

ganviTarebuli metalurgiuli tradiciebis gamo Zvelma berZnebma erT-erTi qarTveluri tomi - xalibebi metalurgiis damfuZneblebad miiCnies.

Zv. w. VI-III saukuneebSi mniSvnelovan winsvlas gan-icdis kolxuri oqromqandakebloba, rac Ta-viseburad aisaxa argonavtebis miTSi oqrom-ravali kolxeTis Sesaxeb. cxvris tyaviT mdinareSi oqros mopovebis Zvelkolxuri tradicia, dResac SemorCenilia mTian svaneT-Si.

kolxuri oqromWedlobis simaRleebze miu-TiTebs vanisa da sairxis umdidresi aRmo-Cenebi, sadac gansakuTrebiT gavrcelebulia cvaras teqnika, romelic miniaturuli zomis oqros burTulebis mirCilvas gulisxmobs. yelsabamebi, diademebi, sasafeTqleebi, Tav-samkauli, sayureebi dResac aocebs mnaxvels Tavisi daxvewili formiTa da Sesrulebis ostatobiT.

vanis paralelurad oqromWedlobis centri viTardeba aRmosavleT saqarTveloSi Zv. w. IV saukuneSi. axalgoris ganZi da misi cnobi-li cxenebiani sasafeTqleebi, romelic am ni-muSebs Soris erT-erTi saukeTesoa.

paralelurad, aRmosavleT saqarTvelos um-niSvnelovanesi centri iyo mcxeTa, sadac Tavs iyris rogorc aRmosavluri, ise antikuri gavlenebi. am periodis mcxeTis oqromWed-lobisTvis gansakuTrebiT damaxasiaTebelia Zvirfasi qvebiT inkrustacia e.w. tixruli ink-rustacia, rasac emateba cvaras da grexilis gamoyenebac. gansakuTrebiT unda aRiniSnos antikuri samyaros gavleniT gavrcelebuli gliptika: kameisa da intalios teqnikis popu-laroba.

Zveli mcxeTis poliqromiuli samkauli, gan-sakuTrebiT ki tixruli inkrustacia Semdgom-Si Tavisebur gagrZelebas hpovebs Sua sauku-neebis xelovnebaSi, romelic Tavis mxriv, liTonmqandakeblobis nimuSebis saocari sim-didriT gamoirCeva.

qristianobis saxelmwifo religiad gamocxa-debam garkveul wilad Secvala liTomqandake-blobis gezi, romelic farTod gamoiyenebo-da Weduri xatebis, jvrebis da sxva religiuri daniSnulebis nivTebis Sesaqmnelad.

erT-erTi uZvelesi nimuSi 886 wliT da-TariRebuli zarzmis fericvalebis xatia, romelic kargad asaxavs qristianuli saxis-metyvelebis saxasiaTo sibrtyobriv-dekora-tiuli stils. X saukunis bolodan es stili icvleba SedarebiT moculobiTi da plasti-kuri WedurobiT, romelic Tavis mwvervals XI saukuneSi aRwevs. martvilis jvari, saRo-laSenis da Semoqmedis lorfinebi, wm. mamais tondo da mestiis sakurTxevliswina jvari qa-rTuli Suasaukuneebis xelovnebis Sedevrebs miekuTvneba. Tavis mxriv, mestiis jvari svane-Tis Weduri skolis nimuSia, romelic gan-sakuTrebiT gamoirCeva Tavisi mdidari tradiciebiT, Zlieri plastikuri xaziTa da

uSualo, xSirad xalxuri gamomsaxvelobiT.Sua saukuneebis Weduri xatebi, jvrebi da sxva saeklesio nivTebi dResac amSvenebs svaneTis araerT eklesias.

XII saukunidan qarTul oqromWedlobaSi gan-sakuTrebiT matulobs dekoratiuli sawyisi, risi saukeTeso magaliTic minanqris muzeumad wodebuli xaxulis karedia, romlis fonic vazis stilizebuli ornamentiTaa dafaruli. XII saukunis bolos gansakuTrebiT izrdeba ornamentis roli da is Tavisi mniSvnelo-biT figurul gamosaxulebebs utoldeba. am mxatvruli tendenciis saukeTeso nimuSebs Tam-ar mefis epoqis cnobili qarTveli oqromWe-dlebis beqa da beSqen opizrebis Semoqmedeba-Si vxvdebiT.

Tamaris epoqis Semdeg, mudmivi Semosevebis Sedegad qarTuli liTonmqandakeblobis gan-viTareba Seferxda. wina saukuneebis maRalmx-atvrul nimuSebTan SedarebiT sagrZnoblad daeca Sesrulebis xarisxi, Tumca XV-XVIII sauku-neebSi qveynis teritoriaze kvlav arsebobs mniSvnelovani centrebi, dasavleT saqarTve-loSi - levan dadianis saxelosno, xolo aR-mosavleT saqarTveloSi e.w. "kaxeTis" skola, romelic oqroze kveTis Taviseburi teqnikiT gamoirCeva. XIX saukunis oqromWedlebs Soris gamoirCeva pepu meunargias Semoqmedeba.

qarTuli liTonmqandakeblobis saeklesio mimarTulebis paralelurad, mdidari met-alurgiuli tradiciebi arsebobda xalxur xelovnebaSi. mWedlobis cnobili centri iyo raWa, romelic jer kidev brinjaos xanidan ga-moirCeva Tavisi metalurgiuli tradiciebiT.

qarTvelebi odiTganve cnobili meiaraReebi iyvnen. XVIII-XIX saukuneSi saqarTveloSi, ker-

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Zod TbilisSi, gansakuTrebiT popularuli xdeba e.w bawaraulis teqnikiT Sesrulebuli civi iaraRi, romelic did mowonebas imsax-urebda mTel kavkasiaSi, ruseTsa da evropaSi. am periodSive farTo gavrceleba hpova seva-disa da zarniSis mxatvrulma teqnikam, rome-lic iaraRis, samkaulis da WurWlis mosar-Tavad gamoiyeneboda.

gansakuTrebuli aRniSvnis Rirsia XIX sauku-nis bolosa da XX saukunis dasawyisis "Zvel Tbilisuri" vercxlis nawarmi, romelic im periodis Tbilisur hamqrebSi iqmneboda. vercxlis WurWlis, azarfeSebis, Tasebis, yar-yarebis morTulobaSi xSirad vxvdebiT im pe-riodis kavkasiaSi gavrcelebul stils, sadac mcenareul ornamentSi figuraluri, xSirad ZvelTbilisuri tipaJebis gamosaxulebebia CarTuli.

Sua saukuneebis qarTuli Weduri xelovnebis xangrZlivma tradiciam Taviseburi gagrZele-ba hpova sabWoTa periodSi, rodesac Wedu-ri nimuSebis Tematika saeklesios nacvlad erovnul motivebze Sesrulebuli saero mo-tivebiT Seicvala.

METALWORK

Thanks to the region’s rich natural resources and its geo-graphical location, Georgia developed metallurgical tra-ditions which go back to the Early Bronze Age, namely the fourth to third millennium BC, when the Mtkvari-Araxian Culture (c. 3500 - 2400 BC) emerged on the territory of the East Caucasus. Unearthed artifacts from this period already demonstrate the advanced skills both in bronze metallurgy and in working with precious metals. These skills were fur-ther developed during the Middle Bronze Age, particularly during the era of the Kurgan culture. Tools and jewelry found at the early Kurgan culture sites of Martkopi and Bedeni show an unusually high level of workmanship.

Alongside these artifacts a 23rd - 22nd century BC golden lion statuette, found in one of the kurgans in the Alazani Valley, is particularly noteworthy; it is the first sculptural image of its kind unearthed in the Transcaucasus area. The later Kur-gan period, known for its Trialeti culture, demonstrates the further evolution of pre-Christian culture during 20th - 16th century BC. Rich burial gifts discovered include valued metal items, golden beads, standards, a golden goblet decorated with precious stones, and a famous silver bucket and goblet, the latter of which depicts ceremony scene.

During 14th - 7th century BC, known as the late bronze-Early Iron Age, two great cultural centres formed on the territory of eastern and western Georgia, the latter of which, called Colchis, was distinguished for its production of so-called Col-chian axe heads. These pieces are adorned with a peculiar style of graphic ornaments that demonstrate both advanced metallurgical skills and artistic values. The middle period of the first millennium BC was notable for the wide use of iron in Colchis. Due to its especially advanced ironwork skills, one of the Georgian tribes – khalibs – were regarded by ancient Greeks as the founders of iron technology.

Between the sixth and third century BC, the western state of Egrisi, the legendary ̀ Colchis` preserved in ancient Greek my-

thology and literature, and the eastern state of Kartli, called `Iberia,` flourished. The development of local goldsmithery was made possible, in part, by the regions’ rich resources: gold-mines in southern Kartli and gold-bearing rivers in Egri-si. The latter, according to Greek authors, was especially `rich in gold`. These authors reported on the method of collect-ing gold, a method that is still practiced in the mountainous Svaneti region, from the Egrisian Rivers: using sheepskins as sieves, so that the gold grains would get caught in the fleece. Such a fleece might be the inspiration for the Golden Fleece of Argonauts. Examples of Colchian gold work from the ear-liest eighth to ninth century BC include temple pendants, richly decorated with granulation and sculpted heads of predators, which have been found at Ureki on the Black Sea coast. These fine metal pieces attest to the high level of skills among craftsmanship.

Gold granulation attained great variety and technical excel-lence in the fifth and early fourth century. Outstanding ex-amples, discovered in Vani, include exquisitely crafted gold diadems, with braid-patterned holders; diamond-shaped plaques, adorned with repousse images of fighting animals: earrings; arm rings and temple pendants. All suggest the work of a skilled master. The plethora of such objects offers clear evidence of the existence of a distinct and original Col-chian goldsmithery style that emphasizes extensive use of the granulation technique in combination with filigree.

Meanwhile at Iberian sites contemporaneous with Vani, the evidence of Achaemenid Persian influence becomes more pronounced, as can be seen in a splendid fourth century BC pectoral discovered amongst the Akhalgori treasure from northwest of Tbilisi. Indeed, perhaps the most extraordinary of the Akhalgori treasures is a pair of pendants designed to hang from a horse’s bridle at the temples, crafted in the shape of two horses, with chains and acorn shapes hanging below.

The further advancement of the metalwork in eastern Geor-gia is demonstrated by the first century AD discoveries in

Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia. In addition to the abundance of unearthed golden jewelry, such as gorgeous necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets adorned with pre-cious stones and engraved gemstones.

The cloisonné incrustation with multicolored stones found in richly decorated objects discovered at Mtskheta is consid-ered as a progenitor of cloisonné enamel, which became very popular in medieval Georgia.

Announcement of Christianity as a state religion in early 4th century marked an important turning point in the develop-ment of Georgian Metalwork. It strongly influenced the pic-torial language of metalwork, moving it away from three-di-mensional sculptural methods, such as volume, modeling and relish for reproducing the naturalistic forms, to a more flattened, stylized aesthetic.

The ecclesiastical objects, such as, crosses, icons, cups and manuscript covers, enable us to trace the development of this branch of art from the eighth to ninth century AD through the early 19th century.

Drawing upon the ancient tradition of metalwork that dates back to the pre-Christian period, medieval Georgian masters further developed the craft, elaborating a peculiar style be-ginning in the eighth through ninth centuries. Overall, exam-ples of repoussé work echo what was being produced at that time in stone reliefs and wood carvings. Hence, this process of development is part of an organic phenomenon that en-compassed all Georgian sculpture.

The Icon of Transfiguration from Zarzma (886 AD), which is the earliest surviving monument of medieval metalwork, clearly demonstrates this new trend in art: the surface of the icon is flat and relatively simple.

By the middle of 11th century, this flat and decorative style begins to become more volumetric. This is reflected in a number of superb artworks of this period, such as the Ish-

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khani, Breta and Brili processional crosses, and the renowned golden chalice of Bedia (999 AD), which is formed from one sheet of gold and depicts the figures of Christ, the Virgin and the Apostles all worked in repoussé. This liturgical vessel is notable for the orderly and rhythmic organization of the fig-ures, its decorative details and for its classicistic and power-ful figural style, the monumental effect of which is symbolic of an authentic indigenous Georgian sensibility. Other fine examples from this period include the plaques from Sago-lasheni and Shemokmedi, a splendid processional cross from Martvili and the silver roundel of St. Mamai from Gelati. The plastic forms of the latter are modeled with great sensitivity and the proportions of the figure are held in careful balance.

A series of surviving large pre-altar crosses, which are cov-ered with repoussé work, can be regarded as a unique fea-ture of Georgian medieval art. Amongst these is the 11th century pre-altar cross from Mestia, which depicts the earli-est known cycle of the life of St. George and is distinguished for its refined reproduction of figures, motion and details.

The 12th century marks a tendency toward more decorative forms and away from the volumetric trend typical to the pre-vious centuries. This period is notable for its special focus on ornamental decoration and the wide use of such decorative elements as inlaid precious stones and cloisonné enamel. The stunning variety of stones and medallions in cloisonné enamel as well as ornamental motifs, which demonstrate the skillful execution of a unified artistic effect, is evident in the Khakuli Triptych of the Holy Virgin composed in 12th century.

This relish for decorativeness and ornamental embellishment is clearly seen in the late 12th century Anchi Tryptich of the Savior, executed by Beka Opizari, the famous Georgian gold-smith master who worked during Queen Tamar’s reign.

Constant invasions by Muslim neighbors during period af-ter the second half of 13th century, restrained further ad-vancement of Georgian metalwork. However, from the 15th through 18th century, a notable number of smaller works

were produced in goldsmiths’ workshops throughout the country, with two main centers, one in western Georgia be-ing the court studio of Megrelian Prince Leval Dadiani and the other in Kakheti marked by a distinctive technique of engraving on gold. Amongst the 19th century masters, the works by the goldsmith Pepu Meunargia are worth of special mentioning.

Alongside medieval repoussé work, rich metallurgical tradi-tions were maintained in everyday life of local people. Ra-cha for instance was famous as a center of blacksmithing in Georgia.

Georgians were prominent armorers as well. In the 18th -19th century Tbilisi the pattern welded arms appreciated in the whole Caucasus, Russia and Europe became very popu-lar. This period was also marked through the extensive use of Nielo and Damascening (inlayed gold) techniques.

In the 19th-20th century Tbilisi became the center of met-alwork. Silver crockery made in Old Tbilisian guilds distin-guished with the variety of shapes display the style wide-spread in the whole Caucasus featuring floral ornaments and figural images. Contrary to the items made elsewhere these Old Tbilisian silver bowls often display local Tbilisian charac-ters.

The rich artistic tradition of medieval repoussé work rein-vented itself in the works of Georgian masters during the Soviet time by changing religious subject matter with secular themes inspired by national motives.

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meiaraRe ostati produqcia: sanadiro da dekoratiuli danebiostatis namuSevrebis fasebi 400 laridan iwyebamisamarTi: sofeli davaTi, duSeTis municipaliteti

ROLAND ODISHELIDZEArmorer Products: Hunting and Decorative Knives The prices of the works start from 400 GelAddress: Davati Village, Dusheti Municipality,

+995 599947148facebook: Shio Odishelidze

boris TaTeSvili

mWedeliproduqcia: danebi, xanjlebi, kolxuri culebi

bawaraulis teqnikiT Sesrulebuli danebis fasi 200 dan 1800 laramde meryeobs, sxva dan-arCeni danebis fasi ki 50-idan 350 laramdea

misamarTi:, manveliSvilis q. №16, axalcixe

+995 599959141 BORIS TATESHVILIBlacksmith

Products: Pattern welded knives, sabers, daggers, Colkhian ax headsThe prices of pattern welded knives range from 200 to 2000 Gel, while the other knives cost 50 to 350 Gel

Address: 16, Manvelishvili Str.,Akhaltsikhe

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EREKLE KISTAURI

ArmorerProducts: Traditional arms, hunting knifes, blades, swords and daggersAddress: Village Tetritsklebi, Telavi Municipality

+995 591057576facebook: Erekle Kistauri

zaza aladaSvili

mWedeliproduqcia: tradiciul kavkasiuri civi iaraRi: xanjlebi, danebi, abjrebi da xmlebi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: xmlebi - 750 l; abjari - 1700 laramde; xanjlebi - 300 l; xmlis pirebi - 150 l.

misamarTi: sof. arboSiki, dedofliswyaros municipaliteti

ZAZA ALADASHVILIBlacksmith

Products: Traditional Caucasian weapons, hunting knifes, armour, blades, swords and daggersThe average prices are: Sabers - 750 Gel; amour - 1700 Gel; daggers - 300 Gel; saber blades -150 Gel.

Address: Arboshiki Village, Dedoplistkaro Municipality,

+995 736513Facebook: Zaza Aladashvili

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Rebi (onis municipaliteti) - mWedlebis sofeli

GHEBI (ONI MUNICIPALITY) - THE BLACKSMITH VILLAGERebi raWis (onis municipaliteti) maRalmTiani sofelia, romelic uZvelesi droidan, jer kidev Sua brinjaos xani-dan gamoirCeva liTonis damuSavebis mdidari tradiciiT, rasac adgilobrivi spilenZis resursic uwyobda xels.

sakmarisia gavixsenoT winaqristianuli periodis brinjaos balTebi, romelTa nawili swored RebSia aRmoCenili. saukuneebis manZilze samWedlo saqme soflis mcxovrebi mamakacebis tradiciul saqmianobas warmoadgenda. dRes es

xeloba ramodenime ojaxSia SenarCunebuli.

An enchanting mountainous village of Racha, Ghebi (Oni Municipality) is famous for its rich metallurgical tradition going back as early as Middle Bronze Age. Numbers of exquisite examples of openwork bronze buckles widespread in Georgia are discovered here. Throughout the centuries the majority of men in the

village were blacksmiths, but nowadays there are only few families, which still practice the tradition.

WiWiko lobJaniZe/Chichiko Lobjanidzetel/Tel: +995 599 96 88 56 / +995 790 968856

rezo gobejiSvili/Rezo Gobejishvilitel/Tel: +995 0790712519

anzor gavaSeliSvili/Anzor Gavashelishvilitel/Tel:+995 595500516

vaxtang (vaxto) gobejiSvili/Vakhtang Gobejishvilitel/Tel:+995 551 165220

mixeil lobJaniZeMikheil Lobjanidze

mWedlebi ZiriTadad sameurneo daniSnulebis nivTebs amzdeben: culebs, nalebs, celebs da a.S. maT mier Sesrulebuli nivTebis saSualo fasebi 10 laridan 50 laramde meryeobs.

The Smiths mostly make axe-heads, hoes, hoarse-shoes, ploughs and other objects for everyday use. The average prices of the works are from 10 to 50 Gel.

samWedlo kalaubanSi

SMITHY IN KALAUBANImisamarTi: q. Tbilisi, sionis q.№8Address: 8 Sioni str., Tbilisi el-fosta: [email protected]

giga gorgiaSvili/Giga Gorgiashvilitel: +995 599 452508

valeri gorgiaSvili/ Valeri Gorgiashvilitel: +995 579554900

levan bukia/ Levan Bukiatel: +995 593575696

vaxtang gorgaZe/ Vakhtang Gorgadzetel: +995 591944274

produqcia: tradiciul kavkasiuri civi iaraRi: xanjlebi, danebi, abjrebi da xmlebiProducts: Traditional Caucasian weapons, hunting knifes, armour, blades, swords and daggers

namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: danebi - 350 laramde; xmlebi - 4500 laramde, xanjlebi ki 600 laramde.The average prices of the works: sabers- up to 4500 Gel; knives - 350 Gel; dagger - 2600 Gel;

17Tamaz jalaRonia

kavkasiuri da qarTuli iaraRis ostatiproduqcia: tradiciul kavkasiuri iaraRi: xanjlebi, danebi, abjrebi, xmlebi, Tofebi, dambaCebimisamarTi: q. Tbilisi, botanikuri baRis quCa, gogirdis Sesaxvevi №10

TAMAZ JALAGHONIA

Master of Caucasian and Georgian weapons Products: Traditional Caucasian weapons, knifes, armour, blades, swords, daggers, guns and pistols.Address: 10 Gogirdi Str. Botanical Garden Street, Tbilisi

konstantine nikvaSvili

oqromWedeliproduqcia: samkauli, filigraniT gaformebuli xanjlebi, saeklesio nivTebi da yanwebi

misamarTi: q. Tbilisi, mTawmindis q. № 2

KONSTANTINE NIKVASHVILI

GoldsmithProducts: Jewelry, filigree works: daggers,religeouis items, horn vessels

Address: 2, Mtatsminda str. Tbilisi

+995 32 2750675+995 599955945

+995 593987007

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Ceramics

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keramika

saqarTveloSi keramikis warmoeba uZvelesi droidan iwyeba. qarTul keramikas gansakuTre-biT gamoarCevs Rvinis WurWlis mravalferovne-ba, rac, Tavis mxriv, mWidro kavSirSia meRvineo-bis uZveles tradiciebTan. qvevri, kula, xelada, azarfeSa, doqi, fiala, sura, marani - ziarWur-Wlis nairsaxeoba, romelic, Tavis mxriv, zoo-morfuli da antropomorfuli formebis uCveulo simdidriT xasiaTdeba, WinWila, xela-da da mravali sxva amis naTeli dadasturebaa.

Tixis nakeTobis pirveli nimuSebi jer kidev neoliTis xanis anu Zveli welTaRricxvis VIII aTaswleuls miekuTvneba. isini ZiriTadad xe-lnakeTia da susti gamowviTa da gakrialebiT, vardisferi an ruxi feriT, martivi forme-biT, Wdeuli geometriuli ornamentiTa da naZerwi kopebiT xasiaTdeba. neoliTis xanis ms-gavsad momdevno xanis, anu eneoliTis keramika (VI-VaTaswleuli) kvlav xelnakeTia, Tumca Cndeba jamebi da doqebi, yurebiani WurWeli, gvxvdebare-liefuri daklaknili zolebiT gaformebuli, moxdenili, kargad gakrialebuli nakeTobani.

keramikis warmoeba gansakuTrebiT maRal doneze adis adre brinjaos xanaSi (III aTaswleuli), rode-sac mTel samxreT kavkasiaSi "mtkvar-araqsis" kul-tura yalibdeba. am dros Cndeba axali tipis Sebo-lili keramika: Carxis gareSe damzadebuli Savi da ruxi feris nawarmi, romelSic imata formaTa mravalferovnebam. spiralebis, Citebis gamosax-ulebebiT da sxva siuJeturi kompoziciebiT gam-didrda reliefurad naZerwi dekori.

Sua brinjaos xanis keramika (III aTaswleulis da-sasruli IIaTaswleulis I naxevari), romelic did yorRanul samarxebSia mopovebuli, gvaoc-ebs Tavisi maRalmxatvrulobiT da Sesrulebis daxvewili teqnikiT. didi zomis WurWeli: pi-Tosebi, hidriebi Semkulia reliefuri deko-

riT. calke jgufs qmnis moxatuli keramika, ro-melzec naxati Tixaze yavisferiT an muqwiTel fonze Savi feriT keTdeba.

gvian brinjaos xanis keramika (Zv. w. a.XV-VII ss.) ukve morgvze keTdeba. xasiaTdeba Savi an ruxi feriT da Semkulia geometriuli ornamentiT. istori-ul kolxeTSi WurWels ukeTdeba zoomorfuli yurebi, aRmosavleTSi anu iberiaSi ki damowme-bulia formebisa da zoomorfuli motivebis simravle. aqve II aTaswleulis dasasruls Cndeba moWiquli keramikac. antikuri xanis keramika - didi kolxuri piTo-sebi Semkulia horizontaluri zolebiT da vertikaluri reliefuri xazebiT. Sebolil keramikaze gvxvdeba brinjaos nakeTobebisaTvis damaxasiaTebeli zoomorfuli gamosaxulebebic.elinisturi periodis keramika kolxeTSi igive xasiaTisaa, mravlad mzaddeba amforebi. Cndeba berZnuli keramikuli nawarmis mibaZva. aRmosav-leT saqarTvelosTvis damaxasiaTebelia wiTeli saRebaviT gaformeba da Tixis feris SenarCune-ba. aq gavrcelebuli formaa calyura doqi, zo-gjer samtuCa piriT. gansakuTrebiT aRsaniSnavia moxatuli, didi zomis piTosebi, sadac ornamen-tul zolebs Soris moTavsebulia siuJeturi kom-poziciebi - nadirobis, brZolis scenebiT.

Sua saukuneebis periodis keramika (IV-XVIII ss.) for-maTa mravalferovnebiT da moWiquli keramikis warmoebiT xasiaTdeba.aq xSirad vxvdebiT orna-mentul motivebSi CarTul zoomorful da an-tropomorful gamosaxulebebs.

Tu IX-X saukunis keramika xan amokawruli, xanac saRebaviT datanili mcenareuli ornamentiT gaformebuli, mTlianad moWiquli dabali da Rrma jamebiTaa warmodgenili, XI-XIII saukunis nawarmi formebis mravalferovnebiT (jamebi, xeladebi, sasmisebi, Wraqebi, samarileebi) mwvane, cisferi an Ria Sindisferi, iSviaTad

lurji WiquriT xasiaTdeba, romelic WurWlis mxolod Sida nawils faravs, gare mxare ki mou-Wiqavi rCeba. ornamentuli mravalferovnebiT xasiaTdeba jamebi, sadac vxvdebiT rogorc amokawruli ornamentiT gaformebul erTi feris WiquriT dafarul jamebs, ise mravali feriT moWiqul jamebs, romlebzec vxvdebiT jvrebis, geometriul da mcenareul, zoomor-ful da antropomorful gamosaxulebebs.

Sua saukuneebSi saqarTvelos teritoriaze Zir-iTad keramikul centrebs warmoadgenda Tbili-si, dmanisi, rusTavi, iyalTo, kaspi, gudarexi. aRniSnul centrebSi warmoebuli keramika amier-kavkasiis da axloaRmosavlur nakeTobebTani-Cens siaxloves.

saqarTveloSi monRolTa SemosevebiT ga-mowveuli wyvetis Semdeg mxolod XVIII saukune-Si xdeba keramikuli warmoebis aRorZineba. am dros umetesad mzaddeba moxatuli keramika. XIX saukuneSi da XX saukunis dasawyisSi farTod vi-Tardeba xalxuri keramika, rogorc mouWiqavi, ise moWiquli. am periodis saqarTveloSi aRir-icxeboda keramikuli warmoebis ormocdaaTa-mde centri, gansakuTrebiT gamoirCeoda bod-bisxevi, maCxaani, Telavi, vardisubani, ruispiri, ninowminda, kakabeTi, Tbilisi, mcxeTa, gori, SroSa, dablagomi, sairme, walenjixa, nagomari.

gansakuTrebiT popularuli iyo goris moWiqu-li keramika, romelic Tavisi mravalferovnebiT gamoirCeoda: aq mzaddeboda rogorc yviTel-Wiquriani mwvane saRebaviT moxatuli keramika, ise moiasamnisfro Wiqurze mwvane ornamentuli saxeebiT gaformebuli WurWeli.

mouWiqavi keramikis cnobili centrebi aRmo-savleT saqarTveloSi iyo Telavi, dasavleT saqarTveloSi ki - SroSa. TbilisSi muSaobda aTobiT keramikuli qarxana, romelic WurWels uSvebda. am periodis nakeTobebs axasiaTebda

maRalmxatvruli done, daxvewili forma, deko-ris simdidre da Sesrulebis maRali ostatoba.

XIX saukunis keramikuli tradiciebi XX saukuni-sis dasawyisis CaTvliT gagrZelda.1959 wlidan ki,Tbilisis saxelmwifo samxatvro akademiaSi keramika-minis kaTedrasTan arsebuli saswav-lo-eqsperimentuli saxelosnos daarsebasTan erTad ganviTareba daiwyo Tanamedrove qar-Tulma profesiulma keramikis skolam.

XX saukunis manZilze keramikis warmoebis mniSvnelovani centrebi iyo SroSa, iyalTo, aseve mcxeTa da zugdidi, sadac keramikuli da faifuris qarxnebi funqcionirebda da araerTi keramikosi iyo dasaqmebuli.

CERAMICS

The traditions of pottery in Georgia go back to the hoary past. Unusual variety of winemaking equipment and wine vessels of ancient times attest to the high skill of Georgian craftsmen. Georgian museums have on display numerous clay vessels of all designations. The most impressive among these is kvevri, giant clay vessels in which wine was fermented and stored. Others, such as chapi, kula, khelada, azarfesha, doki, sura, chinchila, de-da-khelada, marania communication vessels of different shapes, dzhami, tasi, pialawere used for serving and drinking.

The first examples of earthenware belong to the Neolithic pe-riod (7th millennium BC). These are mostly handmade, low temperature fires of pinkish or gray color, simple in shape, which feature engraved geometric ornaments and molded knobs. Similarly to Neolithic earthenware, the pottery dating back to Chalcolithic era (4th-5th millennium BC) is handmade, however new shapes such as bowls and handled jars emerge.

The production of pottery advanced further during Early Bronze Age (3rd Millennium BC), when Mtkvari-Araxian Culture (c. 3500

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- 2400 BC) emerged on the territory of the East Caucasus. This period marks the creation of a new type of pottery, namely of the black-smoked ceramics. Handmade (without wheel) black and gray artifacts, varied in forms and rich in relief molded orna-ments: spirals, birds and other thematic compositions, speak to the high level of craftsmanship of old masters.

The pottery of middle Bronze Age (3rd - 1st half of 2nd mil-lennium BC), unearthed in great Kurgans on the territory of Georgia are of high artistic value. Giant vessels: pithoiand hydriai are decorated with projecting ornaments. There are examples of painted ceramics, where the drawing is applied using brown or black paint on the dark red surface.

The pottery of late Bronze Age (15th-7th c) is made already using potter’s wheel. It is predominantly characterized by black or gray color and geometric ornaments. In Colchis (western Georgia) the vessels were adorned with zoomor-phic handles, whereas in eastern Georgia the earthenware shows the unusual variety of shapes and zoomorphic mo-tives. Here, in 2nd millennium BC the first examples of glazed ceramics emerge.

The pottery dating back to Antiquity such as giant Colchis pithoi are adorned with horizontal lines and vertical relief bands. The smoked ceramic artifacts feature the same zoomorphic mo-tives of contemporaneous bronze artifacts. Western Georgian pottery is marked by the significant influence of Greek pottery traditions, whereas the ceramics of Eastern Georgia maintains the red decoration and the natural color of clay. The wide-spread shape is one handled jug with trefoil pouring spout, giant painted pithoi, where different hunting and battle scenes are depicted between the ornamental bands.

The medieval pottery production in Georgia is characterized by diversity of shapes and glazed ceramics. Here, we often find ornamental patters incorporating animal, bird and fig-ural images.

The 9th-10th century ceramics are mostly represented by

entirely glazed bowls with engraved or painted floral orna-ments. The 11th-13th century artifacts are more varied in shapes (bowls, lamps and jugs) with blue, green or light pur-ple glazing covering the inner part of the vessels, featuring crosses, geometric or floral ornaments and zoomorphic and anthropomorphic images. The main hubs of pottery across the country were located in Tbilisi, Dmanisi, Rustavi, Ikalto, Kaspi and Gudarekhi. Medieval Georgian pottery reveals many similarities with the ceramic production of other Cau-casian countries and Near East.

Mongol invasions in late 13th century hindered the pro-duction of pottery, which has been revitalized only in the 18th century. The latter was predominantly painted. In the 19th-early 20th century the folk ceramic, both glazed and unglazed, achieved further advancement. Up to 50 different centers of pottery acted across the country, amongst these; Bodbiskhevi, Machkhaani, Telavi, Vardisubani, Ruispiri, Ka-kabeti, Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Gori, Shrosha, Dablagomi, Sairme, Tsalenjikha, Nagomari and others. Amongst these, the tradi-tional ceramic from Gori covered with yellow glaze and green paint ornaments or whitish lilac combined with green glaze, is worth of special mentioning.

Centers of unglazed ceramics were located in Kakheti (Telavi) and in western Georgia in Shrosha. In Tbilisi several ceramic factories were producing tableware. The high level of crafts-manship, artistic value and richness of decoration were par-ticular for the pottery of this period.

The traditions of 19th century pottery were largely main-tained for the beginning of the 20th century. Establishment of studio of ceramics and glass in Tbilisi State Academy of Arts in 1959 enhanced advancement of the professional school of ceramics in Georgia.

Throughout 20th century ceramic production were still main-tained in Shrosha, Ikalto, and also Mtskheta and Zugdidi, where the factories of ceramics and porcelain were functioning, em-ploying number of skillful master ceramist in their premises.

keramikuli

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CERAMIC STUDIOS

23giorgi tatulaSvili

keramikosiproduqcia: goris tradiciuli moWiquli WurWeli: marnebi, qvevrebi, fialebi da sxva.ostatis namuSevrebis fasebi saSualod 10 laridan iwyebamisamarTi: ninoSvilis q. #10, gori

GIORGI TATULASHVILICeramistProducts: Traditional glazed ceramis from Gori: Marani (communicative vessels), jars and bowls etc.The prices of the artists’s works start from 10 Gel;Address: #10 Ninoshvili st., Gori

giorgi ustiaSvili

keramikosiproduqcia: dekoratiuli moWiquli keramika: TefSebi, fialebi, doqebi da a.S.

misamarTi: yifSiZis q. #12 bina #29, Tbilisi

GIORGI USTIASHVILICeramist

Products: Decorative Glazed ceramis: plates, jars and bowls etc.# 29 apt. #12 Kipshidze st., Tbilisi

+995 599 275568+370 27 0029

[email protected]

+995 2 225592+995 593 463469

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ramaz gaxutaSvili

keramikosiproduqcia: mouWiqavi Rvinis WurWeli, suvenirebinamuSevrebis fasebi: doqi - 5-15 lari; suvenirebi - 2 larimisamarTi: sof. awyuri, axmetis municipaliteti

RAMAZ GAKHUTASHVILICeramistProducts: Wine earthenware, Sounvenirs The prices of the works: Jar- 5-15 Gel; souveniers - 2 Gel;Address: Village Atskuri, Akhmeta Municipality

maia gabadaZis keramikuli saxelosno

produqcia: Rvinis moWiquli da mouWiqavi WurWelinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: fiala da suvenirebi - 4 lari; keramikuli boTli - 30 lari;

misamarTi: Tbilisi, c. dadianis q. # 263

MAIA GABADADZE’S POTTERY WORKSHOPProducts: Wine tableware

The average prices of the works: bowls and souveniers - 4 Gel; ceramic bottle - 30 Gel;Address: #263 Ts. Dadiani st., Tbilisi

+995 [email protected]

+995 555108767

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Temur giutaSvili

keramikosiproduqcia: mouWiqavi Rvinis WurWeli, suvenirebi

namuSevrebis fasebi: yanwi - 4 lari; doqi - 7 lari; fiala - 2 lari;misamarTi: mrevliSvilis q. #10, mcxeTa

TEMUR GIUTASHVILICeramist

Products: Wine earthenware, SounvenirsThe prices of the works: horn vessel - 4 Gel; jag - 7 Gel; bowl - 2 Gel;

Address: #10 Mrevlishvili st. Mtskheta

eldar mamalaZe

keramikosiproduqcia: mouWiqavi Rvinis WurWeli, suvenirebinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: Rvinis sasmisi- 30 lari; fiala - 10 lari; magniti - 5 lari;misamarTi: mcxeTa, gamsaxurdias q. #28

ELDAR MAMALADZECeramistProducts: Wine earthenware, Sounvenirs The average prices of the works: wine earthenware-30 Gel; bowl- 10 Gel; magnet- 5 Gel;Address: #28 Gamsaxurdia st, Mtskheta

+995 599464617

+995 595 15 66 32

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SoTa veSapiZe

keramikosiproduqcia: mouWiqavi Rvinis WurWeli, suvenirebi. namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: mcire zomis doqebi da fialebi- 2-idan 4 laramde; firosmanis TefSebi - 10 larimisamarTi: sanapiros q. #6, mcxeTa

SHOTA VESHAPIDZECeramistProducts: Wine earthenware, Sounvenirs The prices of the works: Small jars and bowls - 2 to 4 Gel; Pirosmani plates - 10 Gel;Address: #6 Sanapiro str., Mtskheta

ruben (robert) absanZis saxelosno

keramikosiproduqcia: Rvinis WurWeli, suvenirebi

namuSevrebis fasebi: tradiciuli fiala - 4 lari; mcire zomis keramikuli WurWeli- 3-5 larimisamarTi: dadianis q. #21, zugdidi

RUBEN (ROBERT) ABSANDZE’S WORKSHOPCeramist

Products: Wine earthenware, Sounvenirs The prices of the works: traditional bowl- 4 Gel; small earthenware - 3-5 Gel;

Address:#21 Dadiani str., Zugdidi

+995 579 093025

+995 555 15 15 [email protected]

27SoTa veSapiZe

keramikosiproduqcia: mouWiqavi Rvinis WurWeli, suvenirebi. namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: mcire zomis doqebi da fialebi- 2-idan 4 laramde; firosmanis TefSebi - 10 larimisamarTi: sanapiros q. #6, mcxeTa

SHOTA VESHAPIDZECeramistProducts: Wine earthenware, Sounvenirs The prices of the works: Small jars and bowls - 2 to 4 Gel; Pirosmani plates - 10 Gel;Address: #6 Sanapiro str., Mtskheta

natalia wiklauri

keramikosiproduqcia: moWiquli keramikuli WurWeli da samkaulikeramikosis namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: fiala - 15 lari; didi zomis keramikuli WurWeli - 100 laramde; mcire zomis WurWeli - 40 lari;misamarTi: Tbilisis q. 2, rusTavi

NATALIA TSIKLAURICeramistProducts: Glazed Ceramic tableware and JewelryThe average prices of the works: bowl - 15 Gel; big ceramic tableware - up to 100 Gel; small ceramic works - 40 Gel;Address: #2 Tbilisi st., Rustavi

zaliko boJaZis keramikuli saxelosno

keramikosiproduqcia: keramikuli Toneebi, qvevrebi, doqebi

misamarTi: sof. muqaTubani, xaragaulis municipaliteti

ZALIKO BOZHADZE’S WORKSHOPCeramist

Products: Ceramic Owens and kvevri, giant clay vessels, jarsAddress: Village Mukatubani, Kharagauli Municipality


+995 555 17 12 96

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roland carciZe

keramikosiproduqcia: Rvinis WurWelinamuSevrebis fasi saSualod 1 laridan 5 laramdea

misamarTi: sof. orRuli, saCxeris municialiteti

ROLAND TSARTSIDZECeramist

Products: Wine vessels The average price of the works is from 1 to 5 Gel;

Address: Village Orghuli, Sachkhere Municipality

Temur eraZe

keramikosiproduqcia: dekoratiuli TefSebi, zarebi Tbilisis xedebiTnamuSevrebis fasi: dekoratiuli TefSebi Tbilisis xediT - 8 lari;misamarTi: pankisis q. #14, Tbilisi

TEMUR ERADZE CeramistProducts: Decorative plates and bells with the views of TbilisiThe price of the works: decorative plates with the view of Tbilisi - 8 Gel;Address: #14 Pankisi st., Tbilisi

+995 599 182999

+995 595 51 24 [email protected] [email protected]

29goCa ariSvili

keramikosiproduqcia: kolxuri culebi,brinjaos xanis ornamentuli motivebiT gaformebuli dekoratiuli TefSebi, skivrebida suvenirebi namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: keramikuli suvenirebi - 5-7 lari; WurWeli 35-50 lari; patara zardaxSebi - 90 laramde; misamarTi:xanZTelis q.#19, quTaisi

GOCHA ARISHVILICeramistProducts: Cholchian axheads, decorative plates and souvenirs with Bronze AgeThe average price of the works: ceramic souveniers 5-7 Gel; vessels 35-50 gel; small chests- up to 90 Gel;Address: #19 Khandzteli st., Kutaisi

aleqsandre qumsiaSvili

keramikosiproduqcia: Rvinis WurWeli: doqebi, qvevrebi, qoTnebi, marnebi

namuSevrebis fasebi: suvenirebi - 2 lari; qoTani - 2 lari; doqi 3 -10 lari; misamarTi: megobrobis q. 70, Telavi

ALEXANDRE KUMSIASHVILICeramist

Products: Wine vessels: Jars, bowls The prices of the works: souveniers - 2 Gel; pot - 2 Gel ; jag - 3-10 Gel;

Address:#70 Megobroba st., Telavi

+995 599785248

+995 555 41 69 87

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CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL

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tixruli minanqari

tixruli minanqari Sua saukuneebis qarTuli xe-lovnebis udidesi monapovaria. minanqris med-alionebi, iqneboda es wmindanTa mcire zomis xatebi, jvrebi Tu ornamentuli motivebi, ZiriT-adad saeklesio nivTebis Sesamkobad gamoiyene-boda.

saqarTveloSi daculi koleqcia,romelic mo-icavs rogorc qarTul, ise bizantiur nimuSebs, msoflioSi erT-erTi umdidresia. tixruli minanqris ganviTarebas saqarTveloSi Tavisi winapirobebi hqonda, rasac mcxeTis arqeolo-giuri gaTxrebis Sedegad aRmoCenili tixruli inkrustaciiT gaformebuli nivTebis mraval-ferovneba mowmobs. am mxriv gansakuTrebuli aRniSvnis Rirsia ax. w. aR.170-180 wlebiT da-TariRebuli asfarugis xmlis qarqaSi, romlis Sesrulebis teqnikac Zalze axlos dgas tixruli minanqris teqnologiasTan.

bizantiaSi tixruli minanqari VI saukunidan Cnde-ba, magram am droisTvis is mxolod umniSvnelo ornamentuli motivebis saxiT arsebobs. qarTu-li tixruli minanqris evolucia ki VIII saukunidan iwyeba, ufro adreuli Zeglebi ar mogvepoveba. minanqris adreuli Zeglebi muqi zurmuxtisferi minanqriT amovsebuli foniT xasiaTdeba, rasac mogvianebiT oqros foni cvlis. qarTul minan-qars bevri ram aqvs saerTo bizantiurTan, ker-Zod ki, Sesrulebis teqnika, feradovani gama da ikonografia, magram yovelive amis miuxedavad maT Soris principuli gansxvavebac arsebobs, rac, upirveles yovlisa, gansxvavebul xasiaT-Sia gamoxatuli. bizantiur daxvewil, daxvewil, mkacr saxeebs upirispirdeba qarTuli sada, zog-jer gulubryvilo, Taviseburi eqspresiis mqone gamosaxulebebi.

gansakuTrebiT unda aRiniSnos XII saukunis xaxu-lis RvTismSoblis karedi, romelic sxvadasxva

drois (VIII-XIIss.) qarTuli da bizantiuri warmo-Sobis minanqris 115 detals Seicavs. misi cen-traluri, RvTismSoblis xatis xelebi da saxe ki msoflioSi minanqris yvelaze didi nimuSia. Tavisi masStabiTa da mxatvruli RirebulebiT xaxulis kareds xSirad veneciis pala d'oros adareben.

XV saukunidan (romeli periodidanac mxolod ori wminda giorgis firfitaa SemorCenili)qa-rTuli tixruli minanqari wyvets Tavis arsebo-bas. misi tradiciebis aRorZineba ki mxolod XX saukunis bolos moxerxda.

dReisaTvis tixruli minanqris warmoeba far-Tod aris gavrcelebuli. is moicavs rogorc tradiciul religiur Tematikas, ise Tana-medrove samkauls da dekoratiul-gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebs.

t li urx im ri qa an n i

CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL

CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL

The collection of Georgian Medieval Cloisonné Enamel is amongst the richest collections in the world. The earliest artifacts of cloisonné date to 8th-9th centuries, however, the cloisonné incrustation with inlayed multicolored stones found in richly decorated objects discovered at Mtskheta (the dagger sheath from Mtskheta, 170-180 AD), is the clos-est prototype to this technique widely used in Medieval Ages, when similarly to the Byzantine Empire the embellishment of church attributes with this particular technique became very common.

Enamelwork of 8th -9th centuries is characterized by flat and non-volumetric imagery as well as by the use of a distinctive semi-transparent emerald-green background, which can be seen in eighth century Qaudrifolium with the crucifixion and in the ninth century Deesis from Martvili.

The enamels of later period of 11th-12th century are marked by thin partition networks, a surprising boldness of col-or, dynamism, and a strong emotional emphasis, the latter of which lack the doctrinal strictness of Byzantine images. The stunning variety of stones and medallions in cloisonné enamel as well as ornamental motifs, which demonstrate the skillful execution of a unified artistic effect, is evident in the Khakuli Triptych of the Holy Virgin composed in 12th cen-tury. The central icon of the triptych depicting Virgin Mary is deemed the largest specimen of the cloisonné enamel in the world (its dimensions are 116 cm x 95 cm). Combining a large number (115 items) of medieval enamels from different times (eighth - twelfth centuries) and origins (both Georgia and Byzantine) into a harmonious whole, the Kakhuli Triptych can be regarded as a small “museum” of this branch of art. It compares with the rich treasury of the Venetian enamels, particularly with famous Pala d’ Oro.

There are only two examples - icons,both depicting St. George of cloisonné enamel survived from 15th century. Thereafter the tradition of enamel has been lost. It has been

recently revitalized in last decade of 20th century. Nowadays it uniquely combines the values of traditional classical forms with contemporary trends, making the offerings more attrac-tive and demanded.

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minanqris

saxelosnoebi

ENAMEL STUDIOS

galerea "ornamenti"

produqcia: saeklesio nivTebi, samkauli, miniaturuli kompoziciebimisamarTi: erekle II q. #7, Tbilisi

ENAMEL ART GALLERY “ORNAMENT”Products: Religeous items, Jewelry, Miniature Compositions Address: #7, King Erekle II, Tbilisi

"goris invalidTa klubis" minanqris saxelosno

xelmZRvaneli: Tina bregaZeproduqcia: minanqris samkauli

namuSevrebis fasebi: 20 laridan 150 laramdemisamarTi: TarxniSvilis q.# 20, gori

THE ENAMEL STUDIO OF GORI DISABILITY CLUBDirector: Tina Bregadze

Products: Enamel JewelryThe price of the enamel works range from 20 to 150 Gel.

Address: 20, Tarkhnishvili str., Gori

+ 995(32) [email protected]

+995 599792572+995 [email protected]

35sazogadoeba "bilikis" minanqris saxelosno

xelmZRvaneli: marika mRebriSviliproduqcia: minanqris samkaulisamkaulebis fasi 20-idan 35laramdeamisamarTi: rusTavelis q. 19/a, gori

ENAMEL STUDIO OF SOCIETY “BILIKI”Director: Marika MghebrishviliProducts: Enamel JewelryEnamel jewelry made in the studio costs from 25 to 35 Gel.Address: 19a, Rustaveli str., Gori

+995 599 [email protected]: Society Biliki

"fokanis" saxelosnoebi

damfuZnebeli da samxatvro xelmZRvaneli: daviT kakabaZe produqcia:saeklesio nivTebi,samkauli,zardaxSebi,aqsesuarebi

namuSevrebis fasebi: jvrebi - 25 laridan; medalionebi 70 laridan; beWdebi 60 laridan; xatebi - 600 laridan;

misamarTi: rCeuliSvilis IV Cixi # 81, Tbilisi

“POKANY” WORKSHOPSFounder and Art director: David Kakabadze

Products: Religeous items, Jewelry, Chests, AccessoriesThe average price of the works: Crosses - from 25 Gel;

Pendants - from 70 Gel; Rings - from 60 Gel; Icons - from 600 GelAddress: 81, Rcheulishvili, IValley

+995 [email protected]@pokany.comwww.pokany.com

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snos minanqris saxelosno

xelmZRvaneli: daviT fajiSviliproduqcia: tixruli minanqris saeklesio daniSnulebis nivTebi, samkauliminanqris saeklesio nivTebis fasi: 30 laridan 100 laramde.misamarTi: sof. sno, yazbegis municipaliteti

nana TolomaSvili

minanqris ostatiproduqcia: tixruli minanqris xatebi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: mcire zomis xatebi - 200 laridan, saSualozomis xatebi - 1500 laramde;

misamarTi: nucubiZis III mkr, I kvart. X korpusi, bina # 8, Tbilisi

ENAMEL STUDIO OF SNO VILLAGEDirector: Davit PajishviliProducts: Cloisonne Enamel religious items and JewelryAddress: Village Sno, Kazbegi Municipality

NANA TOLOMASHVILIEnamel Artist

Products:Cloisonné Enamel iconsThe average price of the works: Small icons - from 200 Gel,

Price of medium size icons start from 100-Gel.Address: Nutsubidze Plateau, 3rd microdistrict, 1block, Building10, Flat #8, Tbilisi

+995 555104000+995 551171297


37saqvelmoqmedo fond "lazares" saxelosnoebi

samxatvro xelmZRvaneli: ivane kokaiaproduqcia: saeklesio nivTebi, samkaulimisamarTi: sionis q.13/40; lado asaTianis q.15; samreklos quCa, Tbilisi

THE STUDIOS OF CHARITABLE FOUNDATION “LAZARUS”Creative Director: Ivane KokaiaProducts: Religeous items, JewelryAddress: 13/40 Sioni str.; 15, Lado Asatiani str, and Samreklo str., Tbilisi

+995 568770614+995 591000346+995 32 2999238

[email protected]

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WOODWORK

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xis mxatvruli damuSaveba

xis mxatvrul damuSavebas umniSvnelovanesi adgi-li uWiravs rogorc qarTul saeklesio, ise sae-ro xuroTmoZRvrebasa da dekoratiul-gamoy-enebiT xelovnebaSi. saqarTvelo gansakuTrebiT mdidaria Sua saukuneebis xeze kveTis nimuSebiT. X-XI saukuneebis Cukulis, jaxunderis (svaneTi), laSes-vanis, mRvimevis (imereTi) eklesiebisa da sxva araerTi taZris karebi brwyinvaled Ses-rulebuli CuqurTmiTa da skulpturuli fig-urebiTaa Semkuli. maTi stili savsebiT Seesa-bameba XI saukunis qvis reliefebisa da Weduri xelovnebis stils, romelic, Tavis mxriv, ga-morCeulia Sesrulebis maRali doniT, daxve-wili plastikiTa da proporciebiT. xis karebi-sTvis masalad umetesad kakals iyenebdnen. garda sakuTriv karebisa, SemorCenilia maTi CarCoebi da kankelebis xis koWebi (mag. melesi qarTlSi), romlebic aseve Semkulia xeze kveTili CuqurT-miT.

saeklesio xelovnebis paralelurad, xeze kve-Ta qarTuli xalxuri xelovnebis erT-erTi yvelaze ganviTarebuli dargi iyo, rasac Tval-naTliv mowmobs glexuri sacxovrebeli saxlis interieri da xalxuri aveji: savarZlebi, sa-karcxulebi, skam-loginebi, skivrebi, kidobnebi, akvnebi, musikaluri instrumentebi (Congurebi, salamurebi), WurWeli da sxva. avejis moCuqurT-meba gansakuTrebiT gavrcelebuli iyo saqarTve-los mTian regionebSi. xalxuri ornamentuli saxeebis arsenali ZiriTadad geometriul or-naments, astralur simboloebs, stilizebul an-tropomorful da zoomorful motivebs mo-icavs da saerToa rogorc avejis, ise xalxuri xuroTmoZRvruli dekorisTvis.

xalxur xuroTmoZRvrebaSi, iqneba es qarTlu-ri Tu mesxuri darbazis, imerul-gurul-me-gruli odebis, svanuri saxlis - maCubis Tu sxva regionebis sacxovreblis interierisa

Tu eqsterieris gaformeba, xeze kveTas gansa-kuTrebuli mniSvneloba eniWeboda. am mxriv gansakuTrebiT aRsaniSnaviadarbazis erT-erTi mTavari elementis - dedaboZis morTuloba, romelic geometriuli ornamentiT, stilize-buli antropomorfuli gamosaxulebebiT da sxvadasxva astraluri simboloebiT aris Sem-kuli. Tavisebur teqnikas vxvdebiT axalcixuri darbazis saukeTeso nimuSebSi, sadac darbazis kedlebi Semosilia inkrustirebuli xis pan-elebiT, romelTa rTuli naxatis saxeebi awyo-bilia patara samkuTxa, sworkuTxa an rombis formis profilirebuli firfitebiT.

Tu aRmosavleT saqarTvelos darbazebSi da svanur maCubSi CuqurTma ZiriTadad Sida sivrce-Sia gamoyenebuli, dasavleT saqarTvelos odeb-Si dekoriT umTavresad aivnis boZebi da Tavxee-bi ifareboda. amasTan dasavlur - qarTuli xeze kveTili CuqurTma ufro nazia da wminda, vidre aRmosavluri. Cveulebrivi samkuTxovani CaWris teqnikis garda aq did gavrcelebas poulobs mcenareuli motivebis kveTa horizontalur gluv fonze, rac metad iSviaTia aRmosavleT saqarTveloSi.

odasaxlis saboloo klasikuri saxe XIX sauku-neSi (gansakuTrebiT II naxevridan) SemuSavda. am dros saqarTvelos yvela kuTxeSi saxlis xuroTmoZRvrul gadawyvetaSi wamyvan adgils Senobis eqsterieri ikavebs. aivani ukve yvelgan iqca saxlis mTavar elementad, misi gaformeba ki _ ostatis ZiriTad sazrunavad. amis saukeTeso magaliTad TbilisSi Camoyalibebuli sacxovre-beli saxlis tipi iqca, gadmokidebuli farTo xis aivniT, romlis formebic SemdgomSi saqa-rTvelos TiTqmis yvela qalaqSi gavrcelda. xeze kveTis Zvelma tradiciebma axali pirobebis Sesaferisad icvala saxe: gaCnda aivnis grexili svetebi da cxovelxatuli svetisTavebi, rTuli Wviruli naxatis TaRebi da CarCoebi, ficarSi amoWrili moajirebis mravalferovani saxeebi,

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romlebic, Tavis mxriv, saukuneebis ganmavloba-Si Camoyalibebuli ornamentuli motivebidanaa nasesxebi.

dReisTvis xeze kveTa farTod gamoiyeneba taZ-rebis karebebis, analoRiebis, jvrebis da sxva saeklesio nivTebis Sesamkobad. amavdroulad, sxvadasxva regionSi SemorCenilia tradici-uli avejisa da interieris aqsesuarebis warmoe-bis ramdenime centri. am mxriv gansakuTrebiT gamorCeulia svaneTi, raWa da zemo aWara, sad-ac xeze kveTa da xalxuri xuroTmoZRvrebis tradiciebi jer kidev Semonaxulia.

WOODWORK

Being widely used both in religious and folk architecture and applied arts, woodwork has been amongst the most devel-oped traditional crafts in Georgia.

The 10th-11th century woodcarved church doors from Chukuli and Jakhunderi (Svaneti), Lashes-Vani, Mgvimevi (Imereti) amongst others, which feature figural images and wide variety of ornamental patterns, speak to the refined skills of Georgian medieval masters. Alongside church doors mostly made of walnut, wood carved frames and chancel screens with refined ornaments are preserved from the Mid-dleAges.

Alongside ecclesiastic objects, woodcarving was widely used in folk architecture and objects of everyday life such as tradi-tional furniture: armchairs, bedsteads, chests, cradles, musi-cal instruments (traditional instruments with strings chongu-ri and panduri) and tableware. Embellishment with wood carved ornaments was especially widespread in the high-land regions of the country. The variety of woodcarving or-naments mostly feature geometric patterns, astral symbols, stylized anthropomorphic and zoomorphic imagery, which are typical for both furniture design and folk architecture.

Woodworking techniques were essential for domestic ar-chitecture in every region of the country, widely applied in-darbazi type structures, prevalent in Eastern and Southern part of the country, the openwork wooden Oda-type houses built on wooden “legs” typical to western lowland of Geor-gia, or magnificent interior of machubi in Svaneti. Amongst these, the decoration of darbazi type structures and namely of itscentral wooden column (dedabodzi) is worth of special mentioning. The latter is abundantly decorated with wood-carved geometric ornamental, astral imagery maintained throughout centuries. The peculiar technique of work in wood is found in same darbazi type structures in Akhaltskh-ikhe, where the walls are covered with inlayed wood panels, speaking to the exquisite mastery of the craftsman.

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If the domestic architecture of Svaneti and south-eastern Georgia makes special focus on the decoration of interiors with wood carved ornaments, the Oda-type houses in west-ern lowlands emphasised the exterior, and namely the bal-cony decorated with wide range of openwork ornamental patters, including foliage motives barely found in the eastern part of the country.

The classical type of the openwork wooden Oda houses emerged in the 19th century (2nd half). In this period exte-rior and particularly adornment of the balcony became the main focus for master builders. The Old Tbilisian type of house with openwork balcony clearly demonstrates this ten-dency. The particular type of a house became predominant soon after in other cities of the country. The old traditions of woodworking reshaped to cope with new tendencies. It seems however, that the imagery applied in openwork orna-mentation often incorporates ancient motives going back to the hoary past.

Currently woodworking techniques are widely used to dec-orate religious objects such as church doors, icons, crosses etc. Meanwhile, the traditions of folk furniture making and wooden architecture are maintained in several regions of the country. Amongst these are Svaneti, Racha and Upper Acha-ra, where this tradition is still kept alive in everyday life.

xis mxatvruli damuSavebis

saxelosnoebi

WOODWORK STUDIOS

43zaza gaTenaSvili

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: qarTuli tradiciuli aveji, skivrebi, larnakebi, xis WurWeli da sxv.namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi:aveji-150-2000 lari; patara yuTebi 20-60 lari; didi yuTebi 70-250 lari; sayofacxovrebo nivTebi - 10-150 lari;misamarTi: devnilTa dasaxleba, q. 14, bina 8, werovani, mcxeTa-mTianeTis municipaliteti

giga gigauri

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: xis jamebi, Tasebi, yanwebi da sxva sayofacxovrebo nivTebi.

ostatis namuSevrebis fasebi 10 laridan 50 laramdea.misamarTi: sof. WarTali, duSeTis municipaliteti

ZAZA GATENASHVILIWoodcarverProducts: Georgian traditional furniture, truncks of different sizes, vases, wooden household items, etc.Average prices of the works are: furniture - 150-2000 Gel; small boxes- 20-60 Gel; big boxes- 70-250 Gel; household items- 10-150 Gel;Address: Tserovani village, settlment of refugees, 14 str, Flat #8, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Municipality

GIGA GIGAURIWoodcarver

Products: wooden basins, bowls, horns (drinking vessels) and other household items.The prices of the works range from 10 to 50 Gel.

Address: Chartali Village, Dusheti Municipality

+995 593650894

+995 599151251

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Tengiz bersenaZe

xis mxatvruli damuSavebi ostatiproduqcia: dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, patara skamebiostatis xeSi Sesrulebuli kompoziciebi 55 lari Rirs, skamebi ki 300 lari.misamarTi: SevCenkos q. # 25, ozurgeTis municipaliteti

gizo ToiZe

CiCilakebis ostatiCiCilakebis fasebi 3-8 laramdea.

misamarTi: sof. makvaneTi, ozurgeTis municipaliteti

TENGIZ BERSENADZEWoodcarverProducts: decorative compositions, stoolsThe decorative compositions of the master cost 55 Gel, while the chairs cost 300 Gel.Address: 25, Shevchenko str., Ozurgeti Municipality

GIZO TOIDZEThe Master of Chichilaki (New Year decoration made of wooden tree)

The prices of his works range from 3 to 8 Gel.Address: Makvaneti Village, Ozurgeti Municipality

+ 995 558 972072

+ 995 595215030

45emzar kuxalaSvili

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: saklesio inventari, sayofacxovrebo nivTebi, tradiciuli aveji;namuSevrebis saSualo fasebia: xis suvenirebi - 30lari; TabaSiris suvenirebi - 15 lari; sayofacxovrebo nivTebi - 50 laramde; saeklesio aveji - 4000 laramde.misamarTi: rusTavelis q. # 47, gori

avTandil luxoSvili

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: xis sayofacxovrebo nivTebi, tradiciuli aveji,

dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, liTonis panoebi;namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: aveji - 150 laridan; xis WurWeli - 80 laramde.

misamarTi: sof. mTisubani, yvarlis municipaliteti

EMZAR KUKHALASHVILIWoodcarverProducts: religious inventory, household items, traditional furniture;The average prices of the works: wooden souveniers- 30Gel, plaster souveniers- 15 Gel; household items- 50 Gel: Religious furniture and church appliences- around 4000 Gel;Address: 47, Rustaveli str.,Gori

AVTANDIL LUKHOSHVILIWoodcarver

Products: wooden household items, traditional furniture, decorative compositions, metal paneausThe average prices of the furniture start from 150 Gel, the small wooden items cost 80 Gel.

Address: Mtisubani Village Kvareli Municipality

+995 32 2 278456+995 595501107

[email protected]

+995 593252559+995 790797968

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giorgi zuliaSvili

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: aveji, dekoratiuli panoebi, xeze nakveTi figuruli kompoziciebi;namuSevrebis saSualo Rirebuleba: dekoratiuli panoebi 115-2500 lari; avejis detalebi 300 laridanmisamarTi: sof. manavi, sagarejos municipaliteti

merab baidoSvili

xalxuri sakravebis ostatiproduqcia: qarTuli musikaluri sakravebi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: fanduri - 40 lari; salamuri -15 lari; bas-fanduri - 50 larimisamarTi: sof. maRaro, siRnaRis municipaliteti

GIORGI ZULIASHVILIWoodcarverProducts: furniture, decorative paneaus, figurative compositions;Average prices of works:decorative paneaus 115 - 2500 Gel; furniture details from 300 Gel.Address: Manavi village , Sagarejo Municipality

MERAB BAIDOSHVILIThe master of Georgian Musical Instruments

Products: Georgian Musical instrumentsThe prices of the instruments range from 15 to 60 Gel.

Address: Magharo village, Signagi Municipality


+995 595 313651

47Tamaz fanCuliZe

qarTuli musikaluri sakravebis ostatiproduqcia: qarTuli musikaluri sakravebiostatis musikaluri sakravebis fasebia: fanduri - 250 laramde; Conguri - 500 laramde; salamuri - 25 lari;misamarTi: sof. axalTerjola, Terjolis municipaliteti

tariel riJamaZe

musikaluri sakravebis ostatiproduqcia: qarTuli musikaluri sakravebi

namuSevrebis fasebia: salamurebi - 30 lari; fandurebi - 75 lari, Congurebi -120 lari.misamarTi: sof. Tavasa, Terjolis municipaliteti

TAMAZ PANCHULIDZEMaster of muscical instrumentsProducts: Georgian Musical InstrumentsThe prices of musical instruments are: fanduri - up to 250 Gel; chonguri - 500Gel; salamuri - 25 Gel;Address:, Akhalterjola Village, Terjola Municipality

TARIEL RIJAMADZEMaster of Musical Instruments

Products: Georgian Musical InstrumentsThe prices of the musical instruments: salamuri - 30 Gel; panduri - 75 Gel; chonguri - 120;

Address: Tavasa Village, Terjola Municipality


+995 599723639

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qemal TurmaniZe

eTnografi da xis mxatvruli damuSavebis ostatiproduqcia: sayofacxovrebo nivTebi (sasmisebi, larnakebi, Tasebi, langrebi da sxv) dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, aveji da sxva. namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: mcire zomis nakeTobebi 25-50lari; saSualo zomis nakeTobebi 50-700 lari; rTuli kompoziciebi da namuSevrebi - 800 laridanmisamarTi: axmet melaSvilis # 5, q. baTumi

KEMAL TURMANIDZEEthnographer and woodcarverProducts: Household items (bowls, vases, basins, dishes and etc.), decorative compositions, furniture;The average prices of works: small items - 25-50 Gel; medum size items - 50-700 Gel; difficult compositions and works - from 800 Gel;Address: 5, Akhmet Meliashvili Str. Batumi


sofeli maradidi

xelvaCauris municipalitetisofeli maradidSi akvnebis keTeba uZveless tradicias warmoadgenda. Zvelad TiTqmis yovel

ojaxSi mamakacebi am saqmiT iyvnen dakavebuli. dRes akvanma Tavisi funqcia dakarga. miuxedavad amisa, soflis macxovreblebi agrZeleben da inarCuneben soflis tradicias.

didi akvnebis fasi 55 laria, patara akvnebi saSualod 20 lari Rirs.The prices of the big cradles are 55 Gel, the small cradles cost 20 Gel.

axmed svaniZe

AKHMED DIDMANIDZE+ 995 555626177

kemal bedinaZe

KEMAL BEDINADZE+ 995 0790416893

alik didmaniZe

ALIK DIDMANIDZE+ 995 558171629

MARADIDI VILLAGEKhelvachauri Municipality

Maradidi is the small village famous for having the old tradition of making cradles. Almost all the families in the village were engaged in this craftsmanship. The cradle has lost its function, thoughthe village continues this

traditional craftsmanship.

49badri miqaZe

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: xis Tasebi, WiqebinamuSevrebis fasebi 7-idan 50 laramdea.misamarTi: rusTavelis q. # 128, qobuleTi

BADRI MIKADZEWoodcarver Products: wooden bowls, cupsThe prices of his works range from 7 to 50 Gel.Address: 128, Rustaveli str., Kobuleti

+995 593302191

boris gogiCaiSvili da aleqsandre paiWaZe

xis mxatvruli damuSavebis ostatebiproduqcia: dekoratiuli kompoziciebi

misamarTi: sof. ganTiadi, xelvaCauris municipaliteti

BORIS GOGICHAISHVILI AND ALEKSANDER PAICHADZEWoodcarvers

Products: Decorative compositionsAddress: Gantiadi Village, Khelvachauri Municipality

+ 995 2250335+ 995 568846950

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vova vefxvaZe

xis mxatvruli damuSavebis ostatiproduqcia: tradiciuli aveji, saeklesio nivTebi, xis suvenirebi, skivrebi, dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, sayofacxovrebo nivTebi;namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: xis suvenirebi - 100 laramde; xis aveji - 1500 laridan; CarCoebi - 100 lari.misamarTi: mesxeTis q. # 67, q. borjomi

sapatriarqos xis mxatvruli damuSavebis saxelosno

xelmZRvaneli: nugzar baqraZeproduqcia: saeklesio inventari, tradiciuli aveji

saxelosnoSi damzadebuli saeklesio nivTebis fasi saSualod 800 laridan iwyeba.misamarTi: kakabaZis q. 9/12, orxevi, Tbilisi

VOVA VEPKHVADZEWoodcarverProducts: Traditional furniture, religious items, souveniers, trunks, decorative compositions, household items.The average prices of the works: souveniers - up to 100 Gel; furniture - from 1500 Gel; frames - 100 GelAddress: 67, Meskheti Str., Borjomi

WOODWORKING STUDIO OF PATRIARCHATEDirector: Nugzar Bakradze

Products: Church appliences, traditional furnitureThe prices of the religious objects produced in the studio start from 800 Gel.

Address: 9/12 Kakabdze str., Orkhevi, Tbilisi


+ 995 595454355

51mevlud Carqseliani

xis mxatvruli damuSavebis ostatiproduqcia: sayofacxovrebo nivTebi, tradiciuli avejitradiciuli avejis (magida sami skamiT) saSualo fasi 3000 laramdea.misamarTi: megobrobis q. #2, TeTriwyaros municipaliteti; sof. uSguli, mestiis municipaliteti

besik niJaraZe

xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: svaneTis suvenirebi, sayofacxovrebo nivTebi

namuSevrebis fasebi: 5-idan 30 laramde.misamarTi: sof. uSguli, mestiis municipaliteti

MEVLUD CHARKSELIANIWoodcarverProducts: Household items and traditional furnitureThe average price of traditional furniture (table with 3 chairs) is around 3000 GelAddress: 2. Megobroba Str., Tetritkaro Municipality; Ushguli Village, Mestia Municipality

BESIK NIJARADZEWoodcarver

Products: Svaneti souveniers, household itemsThe prices of the works range from 5 to 30 Gel.

Address: Ushguli Village, Mestia Municipality

+ 995 079435471+ 995 599435471

[email protected]

+995 598264979

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raWis regionSi xis mxatvruli damuSavebis tradicias sakmaod Zveli istoria aqvs. raWuli sacxovrebeli saxlis xis Wviruli aivnebi da interierSi ganTavsebuli xis aveji amis naTeli magaliTia. dResac qalaq onSi da raWis bevrs sofelSi mosaxleobis mniSvnelovani nawili xeze muSaobs da uZveles tradicias inarCunebs.

mirza rexviaSvilimisamarTi: kikviZis Cixi 5, qalaqi oni

SoTa rexviaSvilimisamarTi: kikviZis Cixi 5, q. oni

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budu rexviaSvilimisamarTi: kaxaberis q. 63, q.oni

Tengiz gamyreliZemisamarTi: aRmaSeneblis q. 45, q. oni

givi (Wuki) gavaSeliSvilimisamarTi: aRmaSeneblis q. 45, q. oni

ONI MUNICIPALITYRacha region has the long history of woodcarving tradition. Wooden carved balconies and furniture of Racha dwelling houses is the clear example of it. Currently big part of the population in Oni and other villages of Racha region are working with wood and preserving the oldest tradions.

MIRZA REKHVIASHVILIAddress: 5, Kikvidze Alley, Oni

SOTA REXVIASVILIAddress: 5, Kikvidze Alley, Oni

MISHA LOBJANIDZEGhebi Village, Oni Municipality

BUDU REKHVIASHVILIAddress: 63, Kakhaberi Str., Town Oni

TENGIZ GAMKRELIDZEAddress: 45, Agmashenebeli St. Oni

GIVI (CHUKI) GAVASHELISHVILIAddress: 45, Agmashenebeli St. Oni

+995 555584588+995 595924577

+995 599 615853

+995 599 615853

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xeze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: tradiciuli aveji

namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: sakarcxluli (tradiciuli savarZlis)- 600 laramde, patara skamebi- 50 lari;

misamarTi: qafianiZis # 18, oni

TEIMURAZ GUGESHASHVILIWoodcarver

Products: Traditional furnitureThe average price of the traditional armchair is 600 Gel; the small stools cost 50 Gel.

Address: 8, Kapianidze , St.,Oni


Jora gogriWiani

produqcia: saeklesio nivTebi, sayofacxovrebo nivTebi da tradiciuli avejiostatebis Seqmnili namuSevrebis fasi 30-idan 500 laramdea. aveji 350 laramde Rirs.misamarTi: vaxtang q-s q. #14, q. oni

JORA GOGRICHIANIProducts: Religious items, household items and traditional furnitureThe prices of the works range from 30 to 500 Gel. The average price of the furniture is 350 Gel.Address: 14, Vakhtang VI Str., Town Oni

+995 790124592

omar (biWia) boxaSvilisofeli Rebi, onis municipaliteti

OMAR (BICHIA)BOKHASHVILIGhebi Village, Oni Municipality

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qvaze kveTa da gliptika

naxevradZvirfasi Tu Zvirfasi qvebis damuSaveba saqarTveloSi uZvelesi droidan iwyeba, gansa-kuTrebul ganviTarebas ki axali welTaRricx-vis I saukunisTvis iberiis dedaqalaqSi - mcxeTaSi aRwevs. sakmarisia aRiniSnos mravali portret-uli Tu sxva gamosaxulebiani gemma da kamea mcxe-Tis (armazisxevis, bagineTis, samTavros) kldee-Tisa da axali welTaRricxvis I-III saukuneTa sxva samarxebidan. am nimuSebs Soris qvaze faqizad kveTis xelovnebis namdvili Sedevrebic moipov-eba. gemebi (amoRrmavebiT nakveTi gamosaxuleba-ni) da kameebi (reliefurad nakveTni) patiosan Tvlebzea amoWrili da Semdeg oqros, vercx-lis, brinjaosa Tu rkinis sxvadasxva samkaul-Sia (metwilad beWdebSi) Casmuli. iberiaSi maTi farTo gavrceleba aq saTanado saxelosnoebis arsebobis varaudsac warmoSobs. antikuri glip-tikis udavo gavlenis paralelurad SeiniSnebo-da kavSiri aRmosavlur parTul da mcireaziur gemmebTan. amave periodSi Cndeba egvipturi gem-mebic.

adre Sua saukuneebis dasawyisSi saqarTvelo-Si ZiriTadad antikuri dasavluri gemmebi gvx-vdeba, Semdeg ki wamyvani roli aRmosavlur, sasanur gemmebs eniWeba. yuradRebas iqcevs adg-ilobrivi ostatebis namuSevrebic. VII-VIII ss-dan ganviTarebul Sua saukuneebamde gliptika Zir-iTadad gviandeli xanis sasanuri sabeWdave-bis mibaZviTviTardeba. gviani Suasaukuneebis sabuTebSi, zepirsityvierebasa da mwerlobaSi gvxvdeba terminebi da cnobebi, romlebic exeba sabeWdavebs, maT masalas, formebs, damzadebis wess. Semonaxulia rogorc sabeWdavebi, ise maTi anabeWdebi.zogierTi maTgani maRali ostato-bis nimuSs warmoadgens (zurmuxtze Wrili anton kaTalikosis sabeWdavi). gvxvdeba gerbis gamosax-ulebiani sabeWdavebi. am mxriv sagangebod aRsan-iSnavia kaTalikos domenti II-is (XVIIs.) sabeWdavi, romlis ostats Zveli religiuri siuJetebi ax-

leburad, Tavisi epoqis Sesabamisad gadmoucia. XIX saukunis sabeWdavebis udidesi nawili warwer-iania, gvxvdeba gerbis gamosaxulebiani sabeWdav-ebic.

gliptikis paralelurad Sua saukuneebis saqa-rTveloSi farTod gavrcelda reliefuri xelovneba, romelic taZrebis fasadebis, kan-kelebis da stelebis Sesamkobad gamoiyenebo-da. adre Sua saukuneebis elinistur gavlenebs gardamaval xanaSi (VIII-IX saukuneebSi) cvlis xa-zobriv-dekoratiuli stili, romelic si-brtyobriobiT, utrirebuli formebiT da stilizaciis maRali xarisxiT gamoirCeva. X-XI saukuneebi Sua saukuneebis qarTuli plastikis oqros xanaa. daxvewili formebi da propor-ciebi, Sesrulebis maRali ostatoba da ornamen-tuli motivebis mravalferovneba am periodis qvaze kveTis nimuSebis Taviseburebas warmoad-gens. aRniSnuli tendencia grZeldeba XII-XIII sauku-neebis manZilzec. momdevno periodis qvaze kve-Tis nimuSebSi aSkaraa ornamentis sqematizacia, gviani Sua saukuneebis reliefebisTvis ki damax-asiaTebeli xdeba pirobiToba da xalxur sawy-isebis win wamoweva.

XIX saukuneSi qvaze kveTis umniSvnelovanes dargad yalibdeba saflavis qvebis morTvis xelovneba, romelic XIX saukuneSi XX saukunis dasawyisis CaT-vliT TiTqmis mTeli qveynis masStabiT gavrcel-da. qvaze kveTili portretebis simravle am periodSi aRniSnuli dargis gansakuTrebul popularobaze metyvelebs.

dReisaTvis qvaze kveTis xelovneba gamoiyeneba taZris fasadebis, kankelebis morTulobaSi, gliptika ki popularulia rogorc saeklesio nivTebis, ise samkaulis warmoebaSi.

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The tradition of working with precious and semiprecious stones in Georgia originates from the ancient times. It reached its utmost development in 1st centuryAD Mtskheta - the capital of eastern Georgian Kingdom Iberia, where the art of engraved gems became very popular. This is demonstrated through the rich finds of Mtskheta (Armaziskhevi, Bagineti, Samtavro), Bori, Kldeeti and other 1st to 3rd archeological sites, where the abundance of engraved portraits carved in intaglio or cameo technique are found. Impressive number of gemstones speaks to the fact that these were the local production made in the workshops nearby Mtskheta. Along-side the indisputable influence of antique gems, close ties with gemstones from Eastern Parthia and Asia Minor can be traced. Several examples of Gems from Egypt are also found here.

Antique gemstone style is still prevalent during the early middle ages, which was replaced by the influence of Sassan-id Persian glyptic slightly later. Amongst the medieval gem-stones, the gem of Anton Catholocos carved on emerald is worth of special mentioning. The late medieval gemstones often feature inscriptions or trophies.

Apart from gemstones, the stone carving techniques were widespread in medieval art. Church facades, chancel screens or free standing stelae were mostly adorned with stone carved ornaments and figural images.

If the early medieval period was still under the ellinstic in-fluence, stone reliefs of so called transitional ellinistic period (8th-9th centuries) are marked by the flatness, disproportion and highly stylized rendering of the subject. However, the 10-11th century stone carving features elaborate, delicate forms and proportions, and variety of ornamental motives. The particular tendency is continued in 12-13th centuries as well. The stone reliefs of the following period are distinguished with more primitive folksy style.

The crafts of stone carving has been widely used to decorate gravestones, which became very popular in 19th century, when stone carved gravestone portraitures became common in Georgia.

Nowadays stone carving is applied to decorate ecclesiastic architecture and religious objects, whereas the art of gem-stone engraving is used to produce both religious items and jewelry.

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giorgi iakobaSvili

gliptikis ostatiproduqcia: saeklesio nivTebi, zardaxSebi, kamea;namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi:liTonis xeljvari -100 lari; xatebi - 1000 laramde; kamea- 150 lari;misamarTi: nucubiZis III mkr, I kvart., X korpusi, bina # 8, Tbilisi,

GIORGI IAKOBASHVILIGemstone masterProducts: religious items, chests, cameoThe average prices of the works: hand cross- 100Gel; icons- around 1000Gel; cameo- 150 Gel;Address: Nutsubidze Plateau, 3rd microdistrict, 1block, Building10, Flat #8, Tbilisi

+995 593338157

rezo andRulaZe

qvaze kveTis ostatiproduqcia: qvis portretebi

misamarTi: 9 aprilis q. # 2, axalcixis municipaliteti

REZO ANDGULADZEStonecarver

Products: Stone portraitsAddress: №2, 9 April str., Akhaltsikhe Municipality

+995 555 77 47 24

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qalaqi tyibuli

saqarTveloSi giSris warmoebas da damuSavebas didi xnis istoria aqvs. antikur xanaSi qarTuli giSeri da giSris nawarmi saeqsporto sagani iyo da saqarTvelodan Sors gadioda. tyibuli ki giSris warmoebis erT-erTi mTavari sabados warmoadgenda. saukuneebis ganmav-lobaSi okribeli ostatebi giSridan amzadebdnen mZivebs, samkaulebs, krialosnebs, jvrebs da sxv.

TOWN - TKIBULIThe production and processing of Jet (Gagat) in Georgia has long history. Gagat is geological material and is considered to be a minor gemstone. The Georgian gagat and its products used to be famous in antiquity and was exported to overseas. Town - Tkibuli was the famous coal mining center. During the centuries the masters of Tkibuli were creating gagat necklaces, crosses, beads and other jewelry.

buxuti kirkitaZe da giorgi buxaiZe giSris ostatebiproduqcia: giSris samkauli, mcire plastikamisamarTi: gabriaZis q.145, q. tyibuli

BUKHUTI KIRKITADZE AND GIORGI BUKHAIDZEProducts: Gagat adorment , miniature sculpture Address: 145, Gabriadze Str.,Town Tkibuli

+995 593671044 kirkitadze [email protected]

„qarTuli giSeri" produqcia: giSris samkauli, mcire plastikamisamarTi: sofeli zedubani, tyibulis municipaliteti

“KARTULI GISHERI” (GEORGIAN GAGAT) Products: Gagat adornment, miniature sculpture;Address: Zedubani village, Tkibuli Municipality

+995568693812

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teqstili

saqarTveloSi qsovilis damuSavebas uZvelesi droidan misdevdnen. Sesabamisad, saukuneebis ganmavlobaSi yalibdeboda qsovilis damuSave-bis teqnologiuri da mxatvruli xerxebi, iqneba es dazgaze Tu Cxirze qsova, Telva, qargva, qsovi-lis daCiTva Tu sxva.

xelsaqmeSi daostateba qalisaTvis odiTganve aucilebeli movaleoba iyo. Sesabamisad, isini bavSvobidanve swavlobdnen matylis damuSavebasa da Rebvas.qsovilebisa da Zafebis SesaRebad bune-brivi saRebavebi gamoiyeneboda, rasac "tutisReb-va" ewodeboda.

Teqis warmoebas saqarTveloSi uZvelesi droidan vxvdebiT. misi ganviTarebis istoria ZiriTadad mTian regionebs ukavSirdeba (TuSe-Ti, fSavi, svaneTi, zemo raWa, javaxeTi da a.S.). samatyle jiSis cxvari gansakuTrebiT gavrcele-buli iyo TuSeTSi. amdenad, saukeTeso nawarmad saqarTveloSi TuSuri Teqa miiCneva, romelic martivi da daxvewili ornamentiT gamoirCeva. matylisagan moTelili nawarmiT ZiriTadad samoseli da interieris aqsesuarebi mzaddebo-da.

mxatvruli xerxebisa da teqnikis mravale-frovnebiT gamoirCeva qarTuli naqargoba, romelic gamoiyeneboda rogorc saeklesio nivTebis Sesamkobad, ise saero samosis da sayo-facxovrebo nivTebis gasaformeblad.

Sua saukuneebis naqargobis mdidari koleqcia, romelic moicavs liturgiul daniSnulebis nivTebs: gardamoxnebs, samRvdelo pirTa Sesa-mosels, a. S., ZiriTadad oqromkediT imkobo-da. naqargobaze arsebuli saqtitoro warwerebi, eklesia-monastrebis cxovrebis wesis aRmnusx-veli dokumentebi migvaniSnebs, rom saeklesio daniSnulebis naqargoba eklesia-monastrebsa da

didgvarovan ojaxebSi iqmneboda. Sesabamisad, qarTuli saeklesio naqargobis Cvenamde moR-weuli brwyinvale nimuSebi maRali Sesrulebis ostatobiT da ferTa daxvewili SexamebebiT xa-siaTdeba, rac maT Sua saukuneebis xelovnebis um-niSvnelovanes nimuSebad aqcevs.

aranaklebi mniSvneloba eniWeboda naqargobas sxvadasxva kuTxis samosis gaformebaSi, iqneba es klasikuri tipi qarTuli qalis kaba, grZe-li, sartyliT da CixtikopiT damSvenebuli, Tu mTiani regionebis samosi. am mxriv gansakuTre-biT gamorCeulia xevsuruli samoseli - "ta-lavari", romelic muqi lurji an Savi Salisgan (toli) ikereboda. qalis samosi Sedgeboda "sa-diacogan" da zemodan mosasxami "qoqlosgan", romelic geometriuli ornamentis rTuli ap-likaciiT, jvruli naqargobiT da wvrili mZivis SemkulobiT iyo morTuli. aseve irTveboda liTonis monetebiT, Zvlis RilebiT, romleb-sac sakraluri funqcia hqonda. naqargobiT iyo gaformebuli mamakacis samosic "samxedrioni", romelic dafaruli iyo jvrisa da mnaTobTa simboloebiT. samosis ganuyofeli nawili iyo naqsovi windebi, xSirad "daSibvis" teqnikiT Ses-rulebuli paWiWebi, "TaTebi", an CiTebi.

saqarTveloSi tradiciuli rewvis mniSvnelo-vani dargi iyo xaliCebisa da fardagebis qso-va, romelic jer kidev neoliTis epoqaSi iRebs saTaves. am mxriv gansakuTrebiT mniSvnelovania Zv. welTaRricxvis III aTaswleuliT daTari-Rebuli iltos namosaxlari, sadac aRmoCnda vertikaluri dazgisa da sabeWuris fragmenti. agreTve bedenis 15 samarxi (Zv. w. XIX s.), sadac saqarTvelos teritoriaze uZvelesi sxvadasxva qsovilis, Teqisa da fardagis fragmentebi iqna mokvleuli. saqarTveloSi mexaliCeobis ker-ebi iyo kaxeTSi, TuSeTSi, xevsureTSi, samxreT saqarTveloSi (axalcixeSi) da sxva. gansakuTre-buli aRniSvnis Rirsia xevsuruli da TuSuri muqi ferebis TavSekavebuli palitra, romelic

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gansxvavdeba mezoblad mdebare baris kaxeTSi Seqmnili nimuSebis ferTa gamisgan, romelSic, Tavis mxriv, aRmosavluri gavlenebi Warbobs. qsovilis mxatvruli gaformebis istoriaSi umniSvnelovanesi adgili uWiravs e.w. "lurj su-fras", romelic XIX saukuneSi farTod gavrcel-da saqarTvelos sxvadasxva regionSi. `lurji sufra" qsovilis "negatiuli" Rebvis teqnikiT iqmneboda, romelzec naxati xis saCiTavi yal-ibebiT daitaneboda. lurji sufrisTvis tipi-uri ornamentuli motivebi da zoomorfuli da antofomorfuli gamosaxulebebi (irmebi, lomebi, Tevzebi, Citebi da sxva) xSirad uZve-les xalxur ornamentis motivebidanaa nasesx-ebi. cnobilia, rom lurji sufra mxolod sa-dResaswaulo SemTxevebSi iSleboda, rac kidev erTxel miuTiTebs aRniSnul gamosaxulebaTa sakralur mniSvnelobaze. saqarTveloSi qso-vili gaformebas saukuneebis ganmavlobaSi axas-iaTebda ornamentis sisadave da bunebrivi saRe-bavebiT miRebul ferTa Sexamebis TavSekavebuli xasiaTi, rac Tavis mxriv, qarTuli xelovnebis zogadi, yvela dargisTvis saerTo Tavisebure-baa.

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Georgia has been rich in textile techniques for centuries. Dif-ferent technological and artistic methods were developed over time, including knitting and weaving, felting, needle-work, and block printing amongst others.

Craft making was the indispensible part of women work; hence they were skilled in knitting, sewing, embroidery and other textile techniques from the very childhood. Use of nat-ural dyes for coloring wool, silk and other products was very typical.

The origins of felting techniques can be traced back to ancient times. It was especially popular in the highland regions of the country (Tusheti, Khevsureti, Pshavi, Svaneti, Mountainous Racha and Javakheti). Felt products fromTusheti, where the special type of wool with healing qualities is produced, are famous for their simple, though elaborate ornaments.

Georgian needlework employs dozens of techniques. It was applied to decorate both religious objects and secular cos-tumes and interior utensils. Embroidery, especially with gold and silver, was used to adorn ecclesiastic textiles, liturgical objects and garments. The donator inscriptions on the num-ber of textiles attest to the fact that the majority of textiles were created in monasteries or noble families. High quality of execution and elaborate color combinations make the ec-clesiastic embroidery an important achievement of Georgian Medieval art.

Needlework was very important for the adornment of the folk dress and household articles as well (bed covers, ta-ble-cloths, curtains, etc.) be it a classical Georgian female cos-tume consisting of a shirt (perangi), long trousers (sheidishi), long dress with a breast plate (gulispiri), a long fabric belt (sartkeli) and the head gear consists of a veil (lechaki) and a carton ring covered with velvet (chikhta), or other costumes typical for the mountainous regions of the country. The most remarkable examples of Georgian national costume are the

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colorful female and male clothing from Khevsureti, which are usually decorated with extraordinarily stunning embroi-dery. Talavari - the traditional dressing of Khevsurs, sewn of dark blue or black fabric usually decorated with extraor-dinary stunning embroider, perfectly reflects the features of Georgian folk art aesthetic. The women dress - sadiatsoand-koklo, were usually covered with sophisticated geometric patchwork, embroidery, fine breads, coins and bone buttons, which had their sacred meaning. The colorful embroidery with crosses and astral symbols was the part for the male costume - samkhedroni as well. Both males and females in the mountains wore knitted socks pachichi or tati - socks with the leather sole, or chitebimainly decorated with geometric ornaments.

Textile and rug production has an important place in the Georgian cultural heritage. Precious rugs, kilims and other textiles were manufactured in Georgia from the Neolithic time. This is demonstrated through the finds of Ilto dwellings, dated third millennium BC, where a vertical weaving loom and a comb for weaving were discovered. So too, at the buri-als in Bedeni (19th c. BC) different types of textiles - felt and rug fragments were found.

There were numerous folk rug weaving centers in Georgia, amongst these in Kakheti, Tusheti, Khevsureti, South Georgia (Akhaltsikhe). The rugs and carpets from eastern highlands are marked by dark, restrained palette, contrary to carpets from Khakheti. The latter marked by oriental influences. Speaking bout textiles, the rich traditions of silk production in Georgia are worth of special mentioning. Its traces go back to 5th century AD. In medieval times Georgian silk was traded on Persian markets. Silk production was further enhanced in 19th-20th centuries, when its export had a significant share in country’s economy.

Amongst the widespread types of textiles in 19th century Georgia wasthe traditional table-cloths executed in the indi-go blue dyeing “negative” block printing technique. The im-

agery of the tablecloth: the zoomorphic (dears, stags, lions, fish, birds) and anthropomorphic images juxtaposed with ornamental patters often draw on ancient folk imagery with symbolic and sacred meaning maintained for centuries. This type of tablecloth was used only for special occasions.

Marked by the restraint palette and delicate color combina-tions Georgian textiles are an indispensible part of country’s cultural heritage.

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65saTemo kavSiri "nukrianis" saxelosnoebi

produqcia: Teqis namuSevrebi: dekoratiuli panoebi, aqsesuarebimisamarTi: sofeli nukriani, siRnaRis municipaliteti

nestan niJaraZe

qsovilis mxatvruli gaformebis ostati (mxatvar-dizaineri)produqcia:batikis kompoziciebi, interieris gasaformebeli aqsesuarebi, fardagi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: batikis patara kompoziciebi - 80 lari; naqargi nivTebi - 20-25 larimisamarTi: ximSiaSvilis q. # 36, baTumi

COMMUNITY UNION “NUKRIANI” STUDIOSProducts: felt works: decorative compositions, accesorizesAddress: Nukriani village, Signagi Municipality

NESTAN NIJARADZE The master of textile decoration (Designer)

Products: Batic compositions and interior decorations, rugsThe average price of the works: the small batic compositions- 80 Gel; embroidered items- 20-25 Gel

Address: 36, Khimshiashvili St., Batumi

+995 77 202 111

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neli ServaSiZe

Teqis da qsovis ostatiproduqcia: naqsovi windebi, Teqis qudebi, faCuCebinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: windebi - 10lari, qudi - 25lari; faCuCebi - 30lari;misamarTi: sof. mulaxi, mestiis municipaliteti

NELI SHERVASHIDZEMaster of felt and weaving Products: woven socks, felt hats and slippersThe average price of the works: socks - 10Gel; hat - 25Gel; slippers - 30Gel; Address: Mulakhi village, Mestia Municipality

+995 599214262

mariam JuJunaZe (maro bebo)

qsovis ostatiproduqcia: fardagi, xaliCa, windebi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: fardagi - 600 laridan; xaliCa 1500 laridan.misamarTi:sof. musxi, axalcixis municipaliteti

MARIAM JUJUNADZE (GRANDMA MARO)Weaver

Products: carpets, rugs, socksThe average price of the works: rug - from 600 Gel; carpet - from 1500 Gel;

Address:Muskhi village,Akhaltsikhe Municipality

+995 599321432+995 790284877

67sapatriarqos xelovnebis saxli "moxeuri Teqa"

xelmZRvaneli: Tamar sujaSviliproduqcia: Teqis aqsesuarebi, dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, suvenirebinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: suvenirebi - 5 lari; dekoratiuli kompoziciebi - 150-dan 1000 laramde; aqsesuarebi 30 - 150 lari;misamarTi: yazbegis q. #52, stefanwmindis municipaliteti

ART HOUSE OF PATRIARCHATE “MOKHEURI TEQA”Director: Tamar SujashviliProducts: Felt accesorizes, decorative compositions, souveniersThe average price of the works: souvenier -5 Gel; decorative composition - 150-1000 Gel; accesorize- 30-150 gel;Address: 52, Kazbegi str., Stepantsminda Municipality

+995 790595870+995 555 595879

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xelmZRvanelebi: lizi Cqareuli, marine Cqareuliproduqcia: Teqis aqsesuarebi, Teqis samosi, naqargi samosi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: Teqis aqsesuarebi- 10 laridan; Teqis samosi- 75 lari; jvruliT naqargi samosi- 400laridan;

misamarTi: sof. arSa, stefanwmindis municipaliteti

THE STUDIO “PIKALI” Directors: Lizi Chqareuli, Marine Chqareuli

Products: Felt accesorize; felt cloth, emroidered clothsThe average price of the works: felt accesorizes- from 10 Gel; felt cloths- from 75 Gel;

cloths with crosstitch embroidery - from 400 Gel; Address: Arsha village , Stepantsminda Municipality

+995 599247043+995 [email protected]

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kavSiri "nafareulis" saxelosnoebi

xelmZRvaneli: maia nacvliSviliproduqcia: qvilTis gadasafareblebi, sabnebi, naqargi aqsesuarebi, Teqis aqsesuarebi da sxv.namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: aqsesuarebi - 10 laridan; suvenirebi - 12 laridan, qvilTis gadasafareblebi da sxva sayofacxovrebo nivTebi - 100 laridan.misamarTi: sof. nafareuli, Telavis municipaliteti

art-studio "fesvebi"

xelmZRvaneli: nino baxutaSviliproduqcia: fardagi, dazgaze naqsovi CanTebi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasi: fardagi - 1000 laramde, patara fardagi - 100 laridan; CanTebi - 130 laridan;

misamarTi: 9 Zmis quCa # 18, dedofliswyaros municipaliteti

THE STUDIOS OF UNION “NAFAREULI”Director: Maia NatsvlishviliProducts: quilted badcovers, blanckets, embroidered and felt accesorizes and etc.The average price of the works: accesorizes - from 10 Gel; souveniers - from 12 Gel; quilted bedspreds and other household items - from 100 Gel;Address: Napareuli village, Telavi Municipality

ART-STUDIO “PESVEBI”Director: Nino Bakhutashvili

Products: Rugs, loom-woven bags;The average price of the works: rugs- 1000 Gel; small rugs - from 100 Gel; bags- from 130 Gel;

Address: 18, 9 Dzma str., Dedoplistckaro Municipality

+995 555 [email protected]: Pesvebi Art-Studio

+995 599937710+995 (032) 936293

[email protected]

69saxelosno "qiziyi"

xelmZRvaneli: nunu sibaSviliproduqcia: naqsovi qinedebi, Tojinebi., naqargi aqsesuarebi, Teqis aqsesuarebi da dekoratiuli kompoziciebinamuSevrebis saSualo fasi: aqsesuarebi - 40 laramde; tradiciuli Tojinebi - 5 lari; yvavilis qoTnebi - 12 lari;misamarTi: sof. nukriani, siRnaRis municipaliteti

saloni "xvaramze"

xelmZRvaneli: qeTevan velTauriproduqcia: Teqis samosi da aqsesuarebi, naqargi nivTebi da sxv.

misamarTi: rusTavelis q. # 60, duSeTis municipaliteti

THE STUDIO “KIZIKI”Director: Nunu SabashviliProducts: Woven socks, dolls, embroidered accesorizes, felt accesorize and decorative compositionsThe average price of the works: accesorizes- up to 40 Gel; traditional toys - 5 Gel; pots - 12 Gel;Address: Nukriani village, Sighnagi

SALON “KHVARAMZE”Directors: Ketevan Veltauri

Products: felt cloths and accesorizes, embroidered items and etc.Address: Rustaveli str. # 60, Dusheti Municipality

+995 570700922+995 555 597489


www.veltauri.ge

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eliso arabulis tradiciaTa aRmdgeni centri "Tamaris sizmari"

produqcia: jvruli naqargoba: samosi, aqsesuarebimisamarTi: bagrationis q, bloki I, V korpusi, b #49 Tbilisi

S.p.s lurji saxli

mxatvrebi: nino yvavilaSvili, qeTi qavTaraZe, irma xoferia, nino xoferia, eka xunwariaproduqcia: batikis namuSevrebi: dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, Sarfebi, gadasafareblebi, Sirmebi

da sxva interieris gasaformebeli aqsesuarebi.misamarTi: barnovis 1. #94, Tbilisi

“TAMAR’S DREAM”- ELISO ARABULI CENTER FOR THE RENEWAL OF TRADITIONSProducts: Crosstitch embroidery: cloths, accesorizes;Address: Bagrationi Str., Building 5, appartment #49

LA MAISON BLEUEPainters: Nino Kvavilashvili, Keti Kavtaradze, Irma Khoperia, Eka Khuntsaria;

Products: Batic works: decorative compositions, scarfs, tablecovers, shirms and other intereier decorations.

Address: 94, Barnovi St., Tbilisi

+995 032 2 35 99 41+995 593 [email protected]:La Maison Bbleuewww.welcome.ge/gallery_lamaisonbleue

+995 595424697+995 032 2350641

71saxelosno "mTiebi"

xelmZRvaneli: badri siraZeproduqcia: xaliCa, fardagi, dazgaze naqsovi nivTebi, windebi da a.SmisamarTi: besikis q. #6, duSeTis municipaliteti

lili murTazaSvili

qsovis ostatiproduqcia: fardagi, qisa, CiTebi

namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: CiTebi- 35-45 lari; fardagi- 600-700 lari; qisa- 35 lari;misamarTi: qvemo alvani, axmetis municipaliteti

THE STUDIO “MTIEBI”Director- Badri SiradzeProducts: rugs, carpets, loom-woven items, socks and etc.Address: 6, Besiki St., Dusheti Municipality

LILI MURTAZASHVILIWeaver

Products: Rugs, purses, slippersThe average price of the works: slippers 35-45 Gel; rug- 600-700 Gel; purse- 35 Gel;

Address: Qvemo Alvani, Akhmeta Municipality



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lia da gulnaz qoTilaiZeebi

Teqis ostatebiproduqcia: Teqis dekoratiuli kompoziciebi, loginis gadasafareblebi, fardagebi interieris gasaformebeli aqsesuarebi, sanaTebi;namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: Teqis fardagebi: 100 laridan; baliSebi - 40 laridan; sanaTebi - 80 laridan;misamarTi: sofeli lalisyuri, Telavis municipaliteti

siRnaRis xaliCebis fabrika

xelmZRvaneli: daviT beraiaproduqcia: xaliCebi, fardagebi

misamarTi: c.dadianis # 19, siRnaRis municipaliteti

LIA AND GULNAZ KOTILAIDZEFelt MastersProducts: felt decorative compositions, bedcovers, rugs, interier decorations, lamps;The average prices of the works: Felt rugs - from 100 Gel; pillows - from 40 Gel; lamps - from 80 gel;Address: Laliskuri village, Telavi Municipality

SIGNAGI CARPET FACTORYDirector: David BeraiaProducts: rugs, carpets

Address: 19, Tsotne dadiani St.,

+995 598 770101

+995 558 1840 56 558 16 29 45

558 16 29 45;

73socialuri sawarmo - ikorTas saxelosno

xelmZRvaneli - nana Cqareuliproduqcia: qsovili, naqsovi qindebi, suvenirebi, sayofacxovrebo aqsesuarebi;misamarTi: sofeli werovani, devnilTa dasaxleba, mcxeTa-mTianeTis municipaliteti

maRaroskaris samrevlo skola

produqcia: naqsovi windebi, Teqis aqsesuarebi da kompoziciebi: CanTebi, Sarfebi.namuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: Teqis didi zomis aqsesuarebi - 70 laramde;

naqsovi windebi - 35-90 laramde; Teqis wvrili aqsesuarebi - 10-15 larimisamarTi: sofeli maRaroskari, duSeTis municipaliteti

THE TESTILE STUDIO OF SOCIAL ENTERPISE “IKORTA”Director- Nana ChkareuliProducts: Textiles, woven socks, souveniers, household accesorizes.Address: Tserovani village, refugee settlment, Mtskheta-Mtianeti Municipality;

MAGHAROSKARI PARISH SCHOOLProducts: Woven socks, felt accesorizes and compositions: bags, scarfs

The average prices of the works: big felt accesorizes - 70 Gel; woven socks - 35-90 Gel; small felt accesorizes - 10-15;

Address: Magharoskari village, Dusheti Municipality

+995 [email protected]@gmail.com

+995 599 258013

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Sereuli

MIXED

75ciuri da cisana gogotiSvilebi

wnulis ostatebiproduqcia: Wilofis sayvavile, maraoebi, CanTebinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: sayvavile - 20 lari, CanTebi - 16 lari;misamarTi: sof. ozurgeTi, ozurgeTis municipaliteti

TSIURI AND TSISANA GOGOTISHVILIMat weaversProducts: Mat vases, fans, bagsThe average price of the works: vases - 20 Gel; bags - 16 GelAddress: Ozurgeti village, Ozurgeti Municipality

+995 555 41 39 74

kaxaber laliaSvili

yanwebis ostatiproduqcia: yanwebi dekoratiuli sadgamebiT

namuSevrebsi saSualo fasebi: patara yanwi - 12 lari; saSualo yanwi- 20 lari; didi yanwi - 30 lari;

misamarTi: sofeli patarZeuli, sagarejos municipaliteti

KAKHABER LALIASHVILIThe master of horn vessels

Products: Horn vessels with decorative pedestalThe average prices of the works: small horn vessels- 12 Gel; medium horn vessels-20Gel; big horn vessels- 30 Gel;

Address: Patardzeuli village, Sagarejo Municipality

+995 599 608671

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kaspis municipaliteti, Sida qarTlis raioni

kaspis raioni wnulebis damzadebiT aris cnobili. soflebSi TiTqmis yvela ojaxi am saqmianobas ukve mravali welia misdevs.

KASPI MUNICIPALITY, SHIDA KARTLI REGIONKaspi region is famous for making willow weaving. Majority of families in the villages are engaged in this craftsmanship for many years.

aleqsandre xizaniSvili

wnulis ostatiproduqcia: wnuli kalaTebinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: 20-idan 100 laramdemisamarTi: sofeli qvemogomi, kaspis municipaliteti

ALEXANDER KHIZANISHVILIWillow WeaverProducts: willow weaved baskets The price of the works range from 20 to 100 GelAddress: Qvemogomi village, Kapi Municipality

+577 94 37 24

zurab qosaSvili

wnulis ostatiproduqcia: wnuli kalaTebi, avejinamuSevrebis saSualo fasebi: mcire zomis namuSevrebi 2 laridan 200 laramde; savarZeli- 400 laramdemisamarTi: sofeli qvemogomi, kaspis municipaliteti

ZURAB KOSASHVILIWillow WeaverProducts: willow weaved baskets and furniture;The average price of the works: Small works- 2-200Gel; armchair- from 400 Gel.Address: Qvemogomi village, Kapi Municipality

+995 599960157Facebook:Zura Kosashvili

Otar Kosashvili

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Tbilisis samxatvro akademiis

saxelosnoebi

STUDIOS INTBILISI ACADEMY OF ARTS

keramikis saxelosnoebi

xelmZRvaneli: OoTar muxiguliproduqcia: keramikuli WurWeli da sxvadasxva nivTebi

CERAMIC STUDIOSDirector: Otar MukhiguliProducts: Ceramic vessels and different items

+ 995 577421996+ 595 515317

lurji sufris saxelosno

xelmZRvaneli: QqeTi qavTaraZeproduqcia: sxvadasxva zomis tradiciuli lurji sufrebi da xelsaxocebi

THE STUDIO OF BLUE TABLECLOTHDirector: Keti Kavtaradze

Products: traditional blue tablecloth and napkins of different sizes

+ 995 599159318

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maRazia-salonebi

CRAFT SHOPS AND GALLERIES

"fokanis" saxelosnos maRazia

produqcia: minanqris da mikromozaikis samkaulebi, saeklesio nivTebi, keramikis WurWelimisamarTi: bambis rigi #7

galerea "kamea"

produqcia: dekoratiul-gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi, suvenirebi, kamea, ferweruli tiloebi.misamarTi: rkinis rigis #11

art galerea "Sardeni"

produqcia: minanqris samkauli da miniaturuli kompoziciebi; dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi, ferweruli da mcire plastikis nimuSebi, saiuveliro nawarmimisamarTi: rusTavelis gamz. # 13

SHOP OF “POKANY” WORKSHOPSProducts: Enamel and mosaic adornment, religious items, ceramics vessels; Address: 7, Bambis rigi

GALLERY “CAMEO”Products: works of applied art , cameo, paintings, souveniersAddress: 11, Rkinis rigi

CHARDIN ART GALLERYProducts: Enamel adornment and decorative compositions; works of applied art, paintings, miniature sculptureAddress: 13, Rustaveli ave.,

+995 591409864; +995 595 [email protected]

+995 [email protected]: Gallery Cameo

+995 [email protected]: Chardin Art Gallery

Tbilisi / TBILISI

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suvenirebis maRazia "Cardaxi"

produqcia: dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi; suvenirebimisamarTi: TurmaniZis q. #21,

art-rumi

produqcia: minanqris samkauli, saiuveliro nakeTobebi, Teqis, batikis, tyavis da Sereuli masalisgan damzadebuli aqsesuarebimisamarTi: rusTavelis gamz. # 34, Tbilisi

suvenirebis maRazia "saiaTnova"

produqcia: dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi; keramika, minanqris samkaulebi, xis nakeTobebi, saiuveliro nawarmi, suvenirebi da sxv.misamarTi: samRebros q. #5

suvenirebis maRazia "vintaJi"

produqcia: dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebis da suvenirebis farTo arCevanimisamarTi: gorgaslis q. # 1

SOUVENIER SHOP “CHARDAKHI”Products: The works of applied art; souveniers;Address: 21, Turmanidze st.,

ART- ROOMProducts: Enamel adornment; jewelry, accesorizes of felt, batic, leather and mixed materials;Address: 32, Rustaveli ave.,

SOUVENIER SHOP “SAIATNOVA”Products: The works of applied art: ceramics, enamel adornment, jewelry, woodworks, souveniers and etc.,Address: 5, Samgebro st.,

SOUVENIER SHOP “VINTAGE” Products: The wide range of works of applied art and souveniers;Address: 1, Gorgasali st.,Tbilisi

+995 2755399; +995 593938179

+790 731740; +995 [email protected]

+995 599197825;[email protected]

+995 574030594

kavkasiuri xaliCebis galerea

produqcia: xaliCebi, fardagebimisamarTi: erekle meoris q. # 8/10, Tbilisi

"qarTuli saCuqari"

produqcia: suvenirebi, dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebis farTo arCevanimisamarTi: erekle II-is q.#8/10, Tbilisi

suvenirebis maRazia leseliZis quCaze

produqcia: qarTuli suvenirebimisamarTi: leseliZis q.#10, Tbilisi

suvenirebis maRazia Zvel TbilisSi

produqcia: dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi, suvenirebis farTo arCevanimisamarTi: ierusalimis q #6

THE GALLERY OF CAUCASIAN CARPETSProducts:carpets, rugsAddress: 8/10, Erekle II st.,

”GEORGIAN GIFT”Products: Souveniers, the work of applied art; Address: 8/10, Erekle II st.,

SOUVENIER SHOP AT LESELIDZE STREETProducts: Georgian souveniersAddress: 10, Leselidze st.,

THE SOUVENIER SHOP IN OLD TBILISIProducts: The works of applied art, wide range of souveniersAddress: 6, Jerusalem st.,




[email protected]

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samoseli pirveli

produqcia: qarTuli tradiciuli samosi, aqsesuarebi, samkauli, Tojinebi.misamarTi: WavWavaZis gamz. #22, Sardenis q. #1

suvenirebis maRazia "mwvane mze"

produqcia: qarTuli suvenirebi, dekoratiuli WurWeli da iaraRi, tradiciuli saTamaSoebi, samkauli, aqsesuarebi;misamarTi: kote afxazis q.#30 (leseliZis quCis gadakveTa)

"istoriali"

produqcia: qarTuli oqromWedlobis uZvelesi nimuSebis mixedviT Seqmnili samkaulis, mcire plastikis da keramikis farTo arCevani. aseve Tanamedrove qarTveli mxatvrebis da xalxuri rewvis ostatebis mier Seqmnili tradiciuli rewvis namuSevrebi.misamarTi: niko nikolaZis # 7

saqarTvelos erovnuli muzeumis maRazia

produqcia: samuzeumo arqeologiuri eqsponatebis aslebi, tradiciuli rewvis nimuSebi, muzeumis beWduri publikaciebi, wignebi, suvenirebi.misamarTi: rusTavelis gamz. #3

SAMOSELI PIRVELIProducts: Georgian Traditional clothing, accesorizes, jewelry, toys.Address: 22, Chavchavadze ave., 1, Shardin st.,

THE SOUVENIER SHOP “THE GREEN SUN”Products: Georgian souveniers, decorative vessels and arms, traditional toys, jewelry, accesorizes.Address: 30, Kote Apkhazi st., (on the corner of Leselidze street)

ISTORIALIProducts: Historical Motives - jewelry, miniature sculpture and ceramics, high quality Georgian traditional crafts, books, poster & postcards about Georgian art and culture.Address: 7, Niko Nikoladze st.,

THE SHOP OF GEORGIAN NATIONAL MUSEUMProducts: Copies of the musum collections, traditional craft items, musum publications, books, souveniers.Address: 3, Rustaveli Ave.,

+(995 32) 223 43 63; (995 32) 223 89 36;[email protected]: Samoseli Pirveli

+995 599321288; +995 2933769;[email protected]

+995 32 2931335; [email protected]; [email protected];www.gaccgeorgia.org

+995 593237656; +995 32 2 [email protected]. museum.ge

saqarTvelos sapatriarqos saeklesio maRazia "madli"

produqcia: saeklesio nivTebi, dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi, suvenirebimisamarTi: leseliZis q.#11

RELIGIOUS SHOP “MADLI” OF GEORGIAN PATRIARCHATEProducts: Religious items, the works of applied arts, souveniersAddress: 11, Leselidze St.,

+995 577723994; +995 [email protected]

qarvasla jgufi

produqcia: dekoratiuli dagamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi, Rvino, iSviaTi sunelebi, naturaluri Tafli, foto da saxviTi xelovneba, nugbari da sxv.misamarTi: sionis q.#8

QARVASLA GROUPProducts: The works of applied art, wine, rare spices, natural honey, photography, paintings,antiques and etc.Address: 8, Sioni St.,

facebook: Carvasla-Group

mcxeTis suvenirebis maRazia

produqcia: suvenirebi, dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi.misamarTi: arsukiZis q.# 30, arsukiZis q.# 42;

THE SOUVENIER SHOP OF MTSKHETAProducts: Souveniers, the works of applied art;Address: 30, Arsukidze st.,

+995 551619773; +995 593619773facebook: Art for you

mcxeTa / MTSKHETA

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gonio-afsarosis muzeum-nakrZalis suvenirebis maRazia

produqcia: gonios nakrZalSi aRmoCenili keramikis aslebi. wignebi, misaloci baraTebimisamarTi: gonio, xelvaCauris municipaliteti

quTaisis saxelmwifo muzeumis maRazia-saloni

produqcia: samuzeumis koleqciis aslebi: keramika, samkaulebi.misamarTi: puSkinis q #18

GONIO-APSAROS MUSUM- RESERVE SOUVENIER SHOPProducts: Samples of ceramics from the Gonio-Reserve museum collection. Books, postcards.Address: Khelvachauri Municipality, Gonio

SHOP-SALON OF KUTAISI STATE MUSEUMProducts: Copies of museum collections: ceramics, jewelryAddress: 18, Pushkin St.,

+995 577591916

+995 (431) 245677; +995 (431) [email protected]: Kutaisi State Historical Museum

xelvaCauris municipaliteti / KHELVACHAURI MUNICIPALITY

quTaisi / KUTAISI

maRazia "Rvino da suvenirebi"

produqcia: qarTuli Rvino, keramikuli WurWelimisamarTi: arsukiZis q.#32

WINE AND SOUVENIERSProducts: Georgian Wine, ceramic earthenware;Address: 32, Arsukidze st.,

+995 32 2512791; +995 599928575;www.mildiani.ge

Tanamedrove xelovnebis galereis maRazia

produqcia: dekoratiul-gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi; ferweruli tiloebi, suvenirebimisamarTi: rusTavelis q. #6, ozurgeTis municipaliteti

ioseb stalinis muzeumis maRazia

produqcia: muzeumis koleqciasTan dakavSirebuli suvenirebimisamarTi: stalinis gamziri #32, gori

THE SHOP OF CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER- GALLERYProducts: The works of applied arts, paintings, souveniersAddress: 6., Rustaveli St., Ozurgeti Municipality

THE SHOP OF IOSEB STALIN MUSEUMProducts: Souveniers of museum collectionAddress: 32, Stalin Ave., Gori

+995 599177564 ; +995 595 [email protected]

+370275215; +995 574072505

ozurgeTi / OZURGETI

gori / GORI

sastumro Seratonis maRazia

produqcia: dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi, suvenirebi; misamarTi: rusTavelis q. #28, baTumi

THE SHOP OF SHERATONI HOTELProducts: The works of applied art and souveniers;Address: 28, Rustaveli Ave.,Batumi


baTumi / BATUMI

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maRazia "mozaika"

produqcia: suvenirebi, dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebimisamarTi: naTenaZis q. #15, axalcixis municipaliteti

THE SHOP “MOSAIC”Products: Souveniers, the works of applied artAddress: 15, Natenadze St.,15, Akhaltsikhe Municipality

+995 593568972

suvenirebis maRazia “GUESTHOUSE”-i

produqcia: suvenirebi, dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi: Teqa, keramika, minanqris samkaulebi, saiuveliro nawarmi da sxva.misamarTi: sarajiSvilis q.#2, siRnaRis municipaliteti

THE SOUVENIER SHOP “GUESTHOUSE”Products: Souveniers; The works of applied art: felt, ceramics, enamel adornment, jewelry, woodwork and etcAddress: 2, Sarajishvili St.,Signagi Municipality

+995 599 795093; +995 577955337;Nana’s Guesthouse

kaxeTi / KAKHETI

baTumis arqeologiuri muzeumis maRazia-saloni

produqcia: samuzeumo koleqciis aslebi: samkauli, keramikamisamarTi: ilia WavWavaZis q. #77, baTumi

THE SHOP-SALON OF BATUMI ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUMProducts: Copies of museum collections: jewelry, ceramics.Address: 77, Ilia Chavchavadze St.,, Batumi

+995 599154150; +995 0422223694;[email protected]

mSrali xidi, Tbilisi

produqcia: antikvaruli nivTebi, dekoratiuli da gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebis farTo arCevani, ferweruli namuSevrebi;misamarTi: mtkris marjvena sanapiro 3

mcxeTis Ria bazroba

produqcia: suvenirebis farTo arCevani, dekoratiul gamoyenebiTi xelovnebis nimuSebi: keramikamisamarTi: sveticxovlis mimdebare teritoria

sofel SroSas keramikuli nawarmis Ria bazroba

produqcia: adgilobrivi warmoebis keramikuli nawarmis farTo arCevanimisamarTi: sofeli SroSa, zestafonis municipaliteti

DRY BRIDGE, TBILISIProducts: Antiquary; the wide range of work of applied arts, paintingsAddress: 3 Sanapiro str.

OPEN AIR MARKET OF MTSKHETAProducts: Wide range of souveniers, works of applied artNear the Svetickhoveli Cathedral

THE OPEN - AIR MARKET OF CERAMICS IN SHROSHA VILLAGEProducts: The wide range of locally produced ceramic vessels.Address: Shrosha village, Zestaponi Municipality

"xvaramze"

produqcia: Teqis, keramikis, naqargobis da sxva.misamarTi: rusTavelis q#60, duSeTis municipaliteti

“KHVARAMZE”Products: Felt, ceramics, embroidery and etc.Address: 60, Rustavelis St., Dusheti Municipality

[email protected]

duSeTi / DUSHETI

bazrobebi Ria cis qveS / OPEN AIR MARKETS

evropisa da aziis gzajvaredinze mdebare saqarTvelo uZvelesi droidan gamoirCeo-da tradiciuli rewvis dargebis mravalferovnebiT. saqarTvelos yvela kuTxesa Tu re-gions Tavisi istoria, kultura da TviTmyofadi saxe gaaCnia. swored es ganapirobebs qveynis kulturul mravalferovnebas da mis xibls. tradiciuli rewva da xelsaqme saqa-rTvelos regionebis mravalferovnebis ganuyofeli nawilia da am TvalsazrisiT, yvela kuTxes misTvis damaxasiaTebeli Taviseburebebi gaaCnia. saqarTveloSi yvelaze gavrcelebul dargebs miekuTvneba liTonis damuSaveba, minanqari, keramika, xeze da qvaze kveTa, teqstili, romelic moicavs qargvas, qsovas, maT Soris xaliCebisa da fardagebis qsovas, Telvas, moCiTvas da sxva.

winamdebare gzamkvlevSi Tavmoyrilia informacia tradiciuli xelosnobis, gamoy-enebiTi xelovnebis moqmedi centrebisa da maRazia-salonebis Sesaxeb.

www.gaccgeorgia.orgwww. southcaucasuscrafts.ge

Located at the geographic meeting point between Europe and Asia, Georgia has been distinguished by the diversity of crafts traditions throughout the centuries. Every single province in Georgia has its own images, history, culture, tra-ditions, which ensures the ethnographic mosaic of the country and its special attractiveness. So too, traditional crafts techniques, color combinations and ornamental patterns in ceramic, woodcarving, stonework, metalwork, leather-work, basket weaving and textiles, which include knitting, carpet weaving, felting, block printing and other techniques, vary from region to region.

The particular guidebook includes the information about traditional craftsmanship techniques, crafts studios and shops in Georgia.

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