აჭარული ხელსაქმის თანამედროვე ასპექტები (ღებვა, ქსოვა, ორნამენტი)

Lia Lursmanashvili; Nino Khabeishvili; Gulnara Kvantidze; Nato Pailodze; Nanuli Abesadze

doi:10.61671/bsrcc.v2i2.8714

Authors

Lia Lursmanashvili PhD in Technical Sciences, Technical University of Georgia, professor https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9453-5820
Nino Khabeishvili PhD in Technical Sciences, Faculty of Architecture, Urbanism and Design Head of risk assurance service, professor https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0044-4221
Gulnara Kvantidze Senior Curator of the National Museum of Georgia Academic doctor https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5582-0693
Nato Pailodze PhD in Engineering Sciences https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7298-6281
Nanuli Abesadze PhD in Engineering Sciences, Akaki Tsereteli State University guest teacher https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5191-544X

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61671/bsrcc.v2i2.8714

Keywords:

Georgian ornament, dyeing, knitting, Adjarian handiwork, tradition.

Abstract

Inevitable globalization makes it essential for small countries to maintain their national identity in order to manifest themselves in the modern world. Proper care of own cultural heritage is nation’s pivotal priority, the cornerstone of society’s prosperity. Georgian culture is continuously rejuvenating national treasure that is a unique blend of traditions and modernity. Cultural heritage is a fathomless source of country’s continuous development, society’s self-awareness, aestheticism, spirituality, intellectual development and the mainspring for the harmonious society.
Close cooperation with tourism, one of the highly prioritized industries in modern Georgian economy, will help all other industries in their revival. Growing needs of tourists can be met by the local resources if economic activity will be increased in the respective industries. Based on tourists needs, different types of products must be created that will simultaneously showcase both, our aesthetic tastes in arts and experience in using modern technologies.
This study is focused on the Adjarian handiwork, specifically modern aspects of weaving, coloring, embroidering and ornamentation.
Goal of the study is to inform scientific society about the similarity levels of fabric types, weaving, embroidering, and coloring techniques between historical ornaments and modern, XXI century, Adjarian knitting and embroidering art products (clothing accessories, home décor etc.)
For the study of historical ornaments finished products, photo, audio (interviews with locals) and video evidences were gathered by the group of scientists that traveled various mountainous regions of Adjara in 2023. Parallel study of the authentic modern knitting and embroidering products were conducted using the items stored in private (family) collections all around Adjarian region.
The research was carried out with the funding of Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation (№ FR-21-19932) of Georgia.