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Our Story
Combining traditional rug making techniques with modern design, we celebrate the ancient magic of Armenian rugs, the creators who weave them, and the thousands of years of coded stories and wisdom woven into each knot.
Who we are
We're a collective of weavers, dyers, artists, historians, ethnographers, and storytellers dedicated to sharing Armenian rugs and the coded meanings of their ornaments. Armenia is one of the oldest weaving centers of the world, yet it is not recognized as so. Today, rug making is on the verge of disappearing from the country’s villages. We’re on a mission to breathe new life into this craft, creating meaningful employment for rural weavers and guaranteeing you a high quality, 100% made in Armenia heirloom.
There was and
there was not
Every Armenian tale starts with the phrase, “There was and there was not.” We started The Rug Code to change the way people discover and shop for Armenian rugs, making it easier to purchase handmade rugs directly from rural creators, providing them with meaningful employment and keeping the practice alive in Armenia's villages. Stories are meant to be told, and by telling the stories of our rugs transparently, we hope to
bring a little ancient magic to
every purchase.
Inspired by Armenia
We’re inspired by the art of Armenia, both ancient and contemporary, as well as this land’s brilliant colors, natural materials, mountainous landscapes, and resilient people. The result is beautiful design rooted in
tradition and made for today.
Supporting rural
communities
We work exclusively with rural weavers living and creating
outside the capital Yerevan.
We're dedicated to continuously improving working conditions, benefits, and wages for our rural partners, no matter how far away they are from Yerevan.
The Rug Code was powered by Artbox & funded by the European Union in Armenia in the framework of the AGBU Katapult Creative Accelerator Program
