ARARAT MAGAZINE & BOOKS

Previous Issues

Ararat Magazine documents the history, culture, craft, and materials of Oriental rugs from multiple perspectives — from the Silk Road to Western art, from ancient dyeing techniques to the weavers of today.

Browse all issues below, from the latest to the very first.

Previous Issues
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2021

Latest

Vol-5

The latest issue brings a contemporary perspective to Oriental rug culture. From raw wool to finished carpet — the complete production process and the philosophy behind every knot.

Ararat Magazine Vol. 4 cover

2020

Vol-4

An exploration of weaving as a living tradition — the loom, the knot, and the hands behind the craft. Traces weaving practices from Anatolia to Central Asia and the communities that keep them alive.

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2019

Vol-3

A deep dive into the motifs and symbols woven across regions and centuries. Discover how geometric forms, medallions, and figurative patterns carry layers of historical and cultural meaning.

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2018

Vol-2

The rich palette of natural dyes in Oriental rugs — indigo, madder, pomegranate, and walnut. This volume explains how centuries-old dyeing techniques produce colors that remain vivid for generations.

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2017

Vol-1

The inaugural volume. Tracing the origins of Oriental rugs and exploring the historical context in which they appear in Western paintings — a starting point for understanding the depth and reach of rug culture.

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2025

Voyage Of The Rug

Voyage of the Rugexplores the history, materials, and cultural meaning of handmade carpets, from Central Asia to Anatolia and beyond.
Blending tradition with contemporary insight, it presents the rug as both a functional object and a lasting expression of human craftsmanship.

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2015 Kilim Wonderland

キリムの世界

introduces the history, techniques, and cultural meaning of kilims, tracing their origins among Anatolian nomadic traditions and their transmission through generations.
Through materials, motifs, and weaving practices, it presents kilims as both functional textiles and enduring expressions of human heritage.