For travelers: How to explore ancient Georgian enamel art

If you are someone who is looking forward to exploring the culture of the small country located between the Black Sea and Caspian Sea, this blog is designed for you.
Right in the middle of Georgia there is a small settlement called Tserovani, where every visitor can enjoy Georgia's traditional culture and long-lasting history, and can become a part of and fall in love with Georgia even more.

                                                                  A little about internally displaced artists

​Just about 10 years ago this little village, with identically sized houses, didn’t even exist, but in 2008, after the Russian occupation, 8,000 Internally Displaced People (IDPs) were settled. It was a long period of dark hours, but unexpectedly, enamel art became a solution. First, IDPs began to study this kind of art, and after hard work and strong will, the enamel studio Ikorta opened. Enamel art became a way for people to share their stories, thoughts, pain and joy. This became a motivation for others. Artists began creating jewelry, and they began to teach visitors enamel art. Meanwhile, Tserovani and Ikorta became a desired place to visit. Attend the workshop they provide and explore enamel art and its unique beauty. 

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A little about enamel art

It is remarkable that the art of Georgian cloisonne enamel has existed for no less than 1,200 years. It is the ancient technique of decorating metalwork objects, mostly used for jewelry and small fittings for clothes, weapons or similar small objects decorated with geometric designs, with thick cloison walls. The largest enamelled work of art in the world - Khakhuli triptych - was made by Georgian and Byzantine enamel artists.
Fortunately, Georgia cloisonne enamel art is still trendy; old technologies with a modern attitude became the next stage for Georgian enamel art to spread.

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                                                                                So here is where the journey begins...

​Tourists who are looking for an intercultural experience in art and also enjoy DIY attend special enamel jewelry workshops at Ikorta. They become time travelers with enamel artists, people who have lost everything and found their path again, full of motivation and hope. Artists tell the history of ancient art and culture of Georgia. Visitors make their own jewelry and find bliss and joy, while participating in a unique cultural exchange. They feel connected to the Georgian culture, which becomes an unforgettable life-long memory.
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