Armenian Ceramics Gallery
14 nablus rd jerusalem 97200 phone.
Armenian ceramics gallery. 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 present location of our factory is where the true form of art known as armenian ceramics of jerusalem was born. The vibrant hues and intricate patterns were developed by prominent armenian master potters and kept a family secret to past down through the generations. East jerusalem and now on our web site.
Karakashian who together with his partner established a pottery in jerusalem in 1922. One of those ceramic artists was my grandfather m. Pottery is one of the oldest armenian traditions dating back to the third millennia bce. Apart from our standard tile art and tile designs which you see on this website we also specialize in custom tile designs.
Swimming pool waterline tiles pool liners kitchen backsplash tile ideas stunning tile patterns vintage tiles bathroom tile ideas tile borders decorative tiles floor tiles and custom tile designs use our exclusive hand painted tiles and decorative ceramic tiles to produce unique effects for all your interior design projects. 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. World famous for their striking bold colors and traditional designs these hand painted ceramic wares will truly astound you. Armenian ceramics have a unique history in the land of israel.
Original and authentic balian armenian ceramics is sold only at our factory and retail outlet on 14 nablus rd. The armenian ceramics balian address. The armenian ceramics gallery is owned and operated by george and dorin sandrouni leaders in this field of artistry. It s hard to imagine a better place than this quiet oasis for the ancient art and craft of armenian.
Our gallery and workshop are located in the heart of the armenian quarter in jerusalem s old city one block next to st. James cathedral and the armenian convent. Welcome welcome to garo sandrouni s online gallery of authentic armenian pottery and ceramics of jerusalem. Located in the christian quarter just 120 meters away from the old city s new gate the armenian ceramics gallery is a sure stop for these locally manufactured colorfully and richly designed ceramics.