01 Jewelry
Sterling Silver Taraz Necklace
A fine silver necklace modeled after the intricate filigree jewelry traditionally worn with Armenian national costumes (Taraz).
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City Guide Arabkir
The 10 Best Souvenirs from Arabkir
Arabkir rewards a more careful kind of browsing. The goal is to leave with something useful, tactile, or giftable rather than a token that only says where it was bought.
Top 10 Souvenirs from Arabkir
This list follows the shop-counter details: material, freshness, finish, and whether the object still feels personal once it leaves Arabkir.
02 Textiles
Western Armenian Embroidered Cushion Cover
An elegant cushion cover featuring needlework patterns brought to Yerevan by the refugee founders of the Arabkir district.
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03 Jewelry
Sterling Silver Armenian Alphabet Ring
A modern, open-band silver ring beautifully calligraphed with letters of the historic Armenian script.
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04 Textiles
Hand-Knotted Dragon Pattern Carpet Runner
A small wool rug hand-woven with historical 'Vishapagorg' (Dragon carpet) patterns typical of classical Armenian weaving schools.
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05 Ceramics
Hand-Painted Vernissage Ceramic Plate
Vibrantly glazed decorative plate adorned with traditional grape and pomegranate vine illustrations.
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06 Footwear
Traditional Leather Trekh Sandals
Hand-stitched leather footwear styled after ancient Armenian peasant sandals, modernly adapted for comfortable everyday wear.
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07 Art Print
Modern Armenian Calligraphy Art Print
A high-quality print featuring stylized, artistic renderings of the unique 39 letters of the Armenian alphabet.
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08 Food Gift
Hand-Rolled Fruit Lavash (Tklapi)
A traditional, sour-sweet fruit leather made from sun-dried pureed plums, apricots, and sour cherries.
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09 Home Decor
Polished Black Obsidian Bookends
Sleek, heavy bookends crafted from naturally occurring volcanic obsidian glass polished to a high mirror finish.
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10 Food Gift
Ararat 10-Year-Old Armenian Brandy
A premium bottle of legendary Yerevan brandy, showcasing the country's world-class grape distillation heritage.
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