Handmade Antique Tuff Stone Khachkar Stela Sculpture (Small) - Echmiadzin Memory HOME This purple cat is happy

This purple cat is happy because spring has arrived

Slender ribbons of sterling silver fill butterfly wings with graceful tendrils

representing magic and protection

Mexican artisan Ernesto Yañez works with tin to create a pair of star ornaments in a polished finish

finished with a box for housing the wood bricks

Handmade Antique Tuff Stone Khachkar Stela Sculpture (Small) - Echmiadzin Memory HOME This purple cat is happyHonoring Armenia's history and grandeur, artisan Miqayel Nalbandyan crafts a classic emblem of the region's arts. Working on tuff stone, Miqayel carves a traditional cross composition, imitating the famous khachkar style. Inspired by the ornaments found in the Echmiadzin Cathedral, this stela sculpture conveys the nation's cultural essence in the antique details adorning the piece, allowing for a refined aura. Tuff stone 0. 12 lbs 4. 3 inches H x 2. 8