Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent - Daghdaghan Amulet Serving Bowl Sterling silver dots make up

Sterling silver dots make up the petals

the Chaverri Brothers create a stunning trivet

while tassels and scalloped borders add festive decoration

Necklace: 18 inches L

Indian artisans craft the kitty cat-shaped earrings from 24 gold-plated sterling silver

Hand Carved Armenian Wood Amulet and Home Accent - Daghdaghan Amulet Serving Bowl Sterling silver dots make upThis hand carved poplar wood Armenian amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a dagdaghan and decorated with Armenian ornaments. In the past, daghdaghans had a wide usage in the everyday life of Armenians, as a protection from the evil eye. It would be hung on entrance doors, in jars, by the bedstead and in any place to be protected. There were also special daghdaghans made for children and cattle. While making daghdghans, the