Treasures from Our Collection: Armenian Rugs

Did you know the Armenian Museum of America has the largest Armenian rug collection in North America? We have more than 225 pieces, and 160 of these rugs have Armenian inscriptions. There are many characters, colors, and motifs that distinguish an Armenian rug including certain colors, an eight-pointed star, a sideways “S”, dragons, and crosses to name a few. In this video, Collections Curator Gary Lind-Sinanian highlights three rugs that date back to the 1800's and are currently on display in our first-floor gallery.

This weekly video series, "Treasures from Our Collection,” is sponsored by a generous donation from Michele Kolligian, President of the Museum’s Board of Trustees