Tradition of blacksmithing in Gyumri

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Description: Blacksmithing, or the creation and repair of iron objects, has played a central role in the local identity of the city of Gyumri, Armenia for centuries. Inhabitants continue to preserve existing items - such as window lattices, gates, doors and chandeliers - made by old masters and to forge and use the iron products in their daily life. The practice is transmitted informally within families and is a key part of the city’s architectural identity. It is associated with the values of honesty, fair work and respect.
Country(ies): Armenia
© Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, 2021
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