ReWoven is an exhibition presented by rug weavers and museum workers in memory of Ryan Smith, who was murdered alongside his wife and child in Georgia this summer.

The ReWoven project was started in Georgia in 2015 in the South Kartli and Kakheti regions in the villages of Kosalri and Yourmuganlo, which are populated in majority by the Azeris. Historically, the carpets woven in those regions, belong to the Kazakh type of Caucasian carpets and are identified as the famous Borchalou and Karachop. These were always distinguished by the high quality of weaving technique, and particular ornaments and colors which reflected the centuries co-existing lores and traditions of Georgians and Azerians. These carpets have become very popular on the international market the last ten years," the post went on. "The project of Ryan Smith is very importent one from the point of view of preserving the intangible cultural heritage, as only he was able to revive the carpets with the original design that are woven in the villages and regions where they were traditionally woven over the centuries. The project is very important as a social event for the local population living in these villages as it connects people, teaches them how to support themselves, how to love each other and how to share their success with others. At the same time, the project gives the people a necessary income.

September 13 - October 7.

The Georgian State Museum of Folk and Applied Art

 28 Sh. Dadiani Str. Tbilisi

(+995) 299 61 52

OPEN Daily except Monday, 10 AM - 5 PM