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Lizzy Vartanian, an Armenian embroidery artist and HyeConnect user, shows how she combines Marash embroidery with vintage photographs, stitching memory and heritage together in a single frame. ✨ Join her group, Armenian Embroidery on HyeConnect and connect with others, keeping Armenian crafts alive.

Back in June, the AGBU Young Professionals of London chapter hosted an exquisite workshop to celebrate the ancient craft of Armenian embroidery! Attendees had a great time learning to stitch and connecting over their shared Armenian heritage.

Lizzy Vartanian is an artist who uses embroidery to connect her past and present. Embroidery  for Lizzy is a modern way to share stories and keep memories alive. A talented embroidery artist, curator, and writer, Lizzy seamlessly blends tradition with contemporary art, breathing new life into an ancient craft. Embroidery takes time and patience  it’s slow but full of love. In today’s fast world, this slow art helps her find calm and peace. Now living between London and Yerevan, Lizzy is exploring how her mixed heritage shapes her work. Through her art, she brings together different cultures and generations, creating something new from tradition.