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THE INSPIRATION COMES FROM TUMO STUDIOS

It’s the second year in a row that we see Laura Khachatryan in the printmaking room at TUMO Studios, we call her Lalik and smile when we meet her. We talked to Laura to learn about her what she’s inspired by and how her emotions turn into printed images.

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September 6, 2023

Anahit Nalbandian: A Colorful Talent

When asked to describe herself, Anahit Nalbandyan starts by saying, “People usually say that I am colorful.” And…
May 30, 2023

From Martha to Martha: The story behind

When Martha was drinking warm milk early in the morning and was entranced by the appearance and shape…
May 19, 2023

The journey from TUMO Studios to Milan Design Week

Ani Sahakyan and Anahit Vardanyan are two young professionals who share a passion for industrial design. Despite numerous…
May 12, 2023

An ever-blooming tree. Homeware collection made by Armin Sahakyan

Blooming, a feeling, or just a phase? This year, spring came to our city slowly. Standing on the…
March 15, 2023

Sirarpi Chibukhchyan: The Synthesis Created at TUMO Studios

The lively atmosphere of the ceramics room If you are familiar with TUMO Studios, then you’ve definitely noticed…
January 20, 2023

Similar ways of thinking

“We wanted to work together, but couldn’t decide what to do,” shared TUMO Studios students Mariam and Anush….
January 11, 2023

The inspiration comes from TUMO Studios: Laura Khachatryan

It’s the second year in a row that we see Laura Khachatryan in the printmaking room at TUMO…
July 19, 2022

A Bit of Everything With Abel Martirosian

Remember the TUMO Studios X Ariga Torosian fashion collection that dropped this spring? Abel Martirosian designed two coats…
May 24, 2021

Symphony of Stones

Handmade with gold-plated brass, the Symphony of Stones mini collection is inspired by the basalt columns that line…
May 24, 2021

A Tasty Take on Textile Design

“Textiles have always been a fundamental part of human life. They create an atmosphere and can tell a…
April 19, 2021

A Season of Throws, A Season of Inspiration

Gorgeous red and yellow vistas that stretch on for miles. The first signs of frost on the window…
April 2, 2021

The Essence of Impermanence

Raw, organic jewelry that slowly morphs and mutates along with the changing of the seasons. Sounds pretty interesting,…
April 2, 2021

Bringing The Opera To You

On a map of Yerevan, three boulevards converge where architect Alexander Tamanyan placed the Yerevan Opera House. It…
April 2, 2021

Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover

It was all concrete all the time back in a 2018 jewelry design atelier at TUMO Studios. Working…
September 7, 2020

Echoes of Emotion

“Every built space is made for you to experience it… and everyone experiences it in their own unique…
August 24, 2020

DIY Tonir Making… No Experience Required

Back in the endless, sunbleached summer of 2019, TUMO Studios students Arpi Demurchyan and Sanahin Papazian journeyed to…
August 24, 2020

Exploring The Unconventional

Imagine a collection of dining ware designed with a hearty, delectable Armenian meal in mind. A khash bowl…
August 24, 2020

Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve

Did you know that “arm” means beloved in Estonian? In our first atelier of 2019, TUMO Studios students…
July 24, 2020

It’s More Than A Bicycle, It’s Teamwork

Spend any amount of time strolling through TUMO Studios’ creative space and you’ll spot a bicycle propped up…
July 24, 2020

Exploring a City’s Layers, One Brick at a Time

Yerevan is a city of stone ⁠— from its pink, beige and brown shades of tuff to the…
July 2, 2020

Summertime Designs, Made in Armenia

Back in the spring of 2019, TUMO Studios was abuzz with talk of visas, paperwork and the United…
July 2, 2020

TYPOEM: Blurring the Boundaries Between Poetry & Design

“When you have treasure, why start with nothing? We have a long history of visual art throughout the…
June 23, 2020

“Fashion can be cyclical. Every twenty years styles repeat themselves…”

They say that fashion moves in waves. If so, no style is currently flying higher than the starklook…
June 23, 2020

Infusing a Sense of Wonder into an Age-Old Tradition

“It’s the softness and tactility they can bring into your home — a way of giving comfort that’s…
February 17, 2020

Lavash: A Journey Through A Nation’s Culinary Soul

From the savory, mouth-watering sensation of freshly grilled khorovats on a warm summer afternoon to the aromatic, spice-filled…
December 25, 2019

A Year in the Life of TUMO Studios

2019 marked TUMO Studios’ second year making inroads in craftsmanship and design! Our educational program grew in size…
December 4, 2019

From Yerevan to Beirut: An Internship in Fashion

Last July, TUMO Studios student Lily Mehrabian found herself waiting for takeoff on a Beirut-bound plane at Zvartnots…
November 20, 2019

Printmaking Meets Literature with Hassan Zahredinne

Poetry and prose conjure detailed imagery in the minds of readers. Take the poem Գարնանամուտ, “Springtime,” by poet…
November 20, 2019

Product Design: Bridging the Analog and Digital Divide

“I learned to loosen up,” said Lilit Lalayan about her first atelier at TUMO Studios. “I studied product…
November 20, 2019

Summertime Designs, Made in Armenia

If you’ve been to TUMO Studios lately, you’ve heard talk of visas, paperwork, and the United Kingdom fill…
November 20, 2019

Reimagining Crochet with Elie Mouhanna

In true millennial fashion, it all started on YouTube. “I was collecting yarn because I love the texture…
November 20, 2019

Vessel Making with Corinne Aivazian

On an overcast afternoon, soft white light filled a back corner of TUMO Studios where Corinne Aivazian puttered around mounds…
November 20, 2019

Bringing Natural Dye to Armenia

Society has become more and more conscious of what they put in their bodies. What you ingest comes…
November 20, 2019

Vahan Mikayelyan: A Story of a Man and His Books

Entering the home of a book seller means you come with a certain expectation. You know you will…
November 20, 2019

Meet Zeron, the Man Who Does Not Give Up

If you are at all familiar with the inner workings of TUMO Studios, odds are, you’re also familiar…
November 20, 2019

A Fortunate Turn of Events from an Unfortunate Event at the Hague

Everything was ready. Sevan Garo was to exhibit his sculptures at the Hague, an accomplishment that few artists…
November 20, 2019

Wearable Objects, Minimalism and Sayumi Yokouchi

“I was in a bamboo forest in Kyoto once. It was quiet. So quiet that you could even…
November 20, 2019

Five Questions with Jewelry and Furniture Designer Niloufar Afnan

Niloufar Afnan is not an imposing figure. She is petite, soft-spoken and wears subdued colors. Her personal aesthetic…
November 20, 2019

Karen and the Art of Woodwork

When you first meet Karen Khachaturyan, you’re struck by his sincerity, his eagerness to talk to you, to…
November 20, 2019

Taking Inspiration From Different Directions with Anaïde Davoudlarian

“At some point, I just felt like I had to use my hands to create.” Taking this internal…
November 20, 2019

Adding a Cornelian Twist to the Black Forest Cake

The Cornelian cherry, named after the similarly colored gem, is a small red fruit native to different locations…
October 18, 2019

Product Design, Public Space and Play

Ameeting at the American University of Beirut, a joint internship in Basel and a shared admiration for the…
October 18, 2019

Redesigning the Dining Table Accessory

Fold. Snap. Then fold again. You may not realize it, but that was enough to assemble your very…
October 17, 2019

Learning to invent the future of Armenian design

Some of you know what TUMO Studios is. Some of you don’t. For those of you who find…