Armenian Ceramic Center Jerusalem

Panels of armenian ceramics adorn the courtyard the handiwork of the balian karkashian family workshop.

Armenian ceramic center jerusalem. All of our tiles can be used both as wall and floor tiles. In 1919 a group of armenian ceramic artists from turkey were invited to jerusalem and commissioned to renovate the ceramic tiles covering the exterior walls of the dome of the rock. The story of armenian ceramics would have been told so differently had it not been for the pro jerusalem society. These are fired ceramic tiles and patterns which will withstand all interior and exterior usage.

James cathedral and the armenian convent. The vibrant hues and intricate patterns were developed by prominent armenian master potters and kept a family secret to past down through the generations. Our gallery and workshop are located in the heart of the armenian quarter in jerusalem s old city one block next to st. Karakashian who together with his partner established a pottery in jerusalem in 1922.

However the cathedral of st. Tiles coffee mugs pomegranates an armenian symbol for good luck if i heard correctly plates pitchers dishes bells and more. In 1919 david ohannessian founded the art of armenian ceramics in jerusalem where his work and that of his followers is now celebrated as a local treasure. Armenian ceramics have a unique history in the land of israel.

East jerusalem and now on our web site. Tthe sandrouni workshop and showroom operated by george and dorin sandrouni is located in the heart of the christian quarter in jerusalem s old city 120 meters inside the new gate. Welcome welcome to garo sandrouni s online gallery of authentic armenian pottery and ceramics of jerusalem. Original and authentic balian armenian ceramics is sold only at our factory and retail outlet on 14 nablus rd.

One of those ceramic artists was my grandfather m. The balian tile studio also specializes in the relatively new art of digital ceramic whereby any tile design image sent to us can be reproduced on ceramic tiles. World famous for their striking bold colors and traditional designs these hand painted ceramic wares will truly astound you. This workshop reflects the serenity and peace that are characteristic to jerusalem s christian quarter.

This committee founded by sir ronald storrs the first military governor and his advisor charles robert ashbee undertook the restoration and preservation of jerusalem s historic sites during the british mandate. The present location of our factory is where the true form of art known as armenian ceramics of jerusalem was born. Another small panel at the site was created by marie balian. Silently these works of ceramic art an art that graces homes and museums around the world also represent a riveting story of resilience and survival.

This business is very close to the new gate.