Yerevan Vernissage (arts and crafts market), close to Republic Square, bustles with hundreds of vendors selling a variety of crafts on weekends and Wednesdays (though the selection is much reduced mid-week). The market offers woodcarving, antiques, fine lace, and the hand-knotted wool carpets and kilims that are a Caucasus specialty. Obsidian, which is found locally, is crafted into assortment of jewellery and ornamental objects. Armenian gold smithery enjoys a long tradition, populating one corner of the market with a selection of gold items. Soviet relics and souvenirs of recent Russian manufacture – nesting dolls, watches, enamel boxes and so on – are also available at the Vernisage.
Yerevan Vernissage ( arts and crafts market ) , close to Republic Square , bustles with hundreds of vendors selling a variety of crafts on weekends and Wednesdays ( though the selection is much reduced mid - week ) . The market offers woodcarving , antiques , fine lace , and the hand - knotted wool carpets and kilims that are a Caucasus specialty . Obsidian , which is found locally , is crafted into assortment of jewellery and ornamental objects . Armenian gold smithery enjoys a long tradition , populating one corner of the market with a selection of gold items . Soviet relics and souvenirs of recent Russian manufacture – nesting dolls , watches , enamel boxes and so on – are also available at the Vernisage .
What are some examples of soviet memorabilia that can be purchased at Vernissage?
What are some examples of soviet memorabilia that can be purchased at Vernissage ?
nesting dolls, watches, enamel boxes
nesting dolls, watches, enamel boxes