Black and white photo of Armenian needlelace trim

Dzaghig Chitchi, needlelace trim (detail), Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey. Photo credit: © Deborah Valoma 2025.

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For those seeking to engage in-depth with needlelace making, storytelling, preserving, documenting, and more, we will be available to lecture on our Armenian needlelace research, advise on related projects, and consult on collection care beginning in fall 2026.

With thanks,

Deborah Valoma & Elise Youssoufian
Co-founders, Armenian Needlelace Initiative
San Francisco Bay Area

Elise and Deborah enjoying a traditional breakfast together on their Armenian needlelace research trip, Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey, 2024.