Dive into Armenian culture at Litavie Art Gallery with vibrant dresses and rich textile stories.
An exhibit of costumes, textiles and embroidery from the 19th and early 20th Century. Delve into one Armenian family’s journey from 1893 Turkey to present day Los Angeles. Discover items they carried with them that survived genocide, migration, and time, and became the inspiration for the founding of the Armenian Dress & Textile Project (ADTP).
Opening Reception & Lecture:
Saturday, May 2, 6-8pm RSVP
Welcome by Gallery Owners Gayane Matulian & Sarkis Damargi
Founding & Timeline of the Armenian Dress & Textile Project (ADTP)
ADTP Founder/Director: Tina Demirdjian
The power of our lives through discoveries, and the stories of where we come from.How to dress an Edwardian woman: discovery to demonstration and the re-making of Victoria Telfeyan’s Edwardian gown.
Master Embroiderer/ADTP Director: Dr. Sofi Khachmanyan
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 5-9pm