Armenian Ceramics Israel

Armenian tile makers and potters in israel.

Armenian ceramics israel. Our selection includes hand painted pieces on numerous jewish natural and abstract themes. James and the armenian museum nearby are open to the general public entry to the cathedral is permitted only between 3 p m. In 638 the armenian patriarchate of jerusalem was established in the old city of jerusalem in what is now known as the armenian quarter being the first noted presence of the country within israel. The present location of our factory is where the true form of art known as armenian ceramics of jerusalem was born.

In 1919 several master craftsmen were brought to jerusalem to renovate the tiles covering the facade of the dome of the rock. The medium of ceramic pottery and art as well as armenian ceramics date back to many centuries ago and walking through jerusalem s old city quarters is like walking through a time machine. All of our tiles can be used both as wall and floor tiles. The gorgeous ceramic style brought to israel by armenian pilgrims in recent centuries has become intimately associated with israel.

These are fired ceramic tiles and patterns which will withstand all interior and exterior usage. However the cathedral of st. We intended to find an armenian ceramics shop on this visit to jerusalem and turns out much to our surprise that this was the same shop we visited while in israel 40 years ago. Original and authentic balian armenian ceramics is sold only at our factory and retail outlet on 14 nablus rd.

The vibrant hues and intricate patterns were developed by prominent armenian master potters and kept a family secret to past down through the generations. Armenian ceramics have a unique history in the land of israel. 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. While this was to bring the religious armenian community closer to the holy city it is not where the armenian ceramics story begins.

Bring a piece of history into your home with armenian ceramic pottery. There have been several high level visits to israel by armenians. We stumbled on balian ceramics by accident on the road between our hotel and the damascus gate of the old city of jerusalem. Their work is stunning and they treat their customers right.

World famous for their striking bold colors and traditional designs these hand painted ceramic wares will truly astound you. East jerusalem and now on our web site. Another small panel at the site was created by marie balian. Israel and armenia have maintained diplomatic relations since the latter s independence from the soviet union in 1991.

And you are sure to find just the right thing for you home. Many armenians from kütahya a city in turkey were known for their hand painted ceramic wares and tiles.