The government of Azerbaijan has been supporting various initiatives that ethnically cleanse the art of Armenians in Artsakh and Azerbaijan and the ancient art of carpet weaving is one of the frontlines in their war.
Hrag Avedanian
Hrag Avedanian is a rug and embroidery enthusiast based in Beirut. He holds a MA in International Affairs and a BA in Political Science from the Lebanese American University. He is an alumnus of the MEPI Student Leaders Program from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. His academic interests include identity and forced migration. He works in the field of development focusing on refugees and education.