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About Woolway Studios | Dyeing, Yarn & Restoration | Hotel & Art Center

Weaving Heritage, Crafting the Future Woolway Studios is a center for textile arts, dedicated to preserving and innovating the rich traditions of weaving, natural dyeing, and antique rug restoration. Based in Armenia, we create exquisite handwoven rugs, restore antique carpets, and share our expertise through workshops, artist residencies, and community collaborations. In addition to our studio, Woolway Studios Guesthouse offers a unique space for visitors, artists, and textile enthusiasts to stay, learn, and experience Armenian craftsmanship firsthand. Woolway Studios: Where Art and Tradition Meet Our Story Founded on August 11, 2020, Woolway Studios began as a small natural dyeing initiative. Over time, it evolved into a full-fledged creative hub, blending centuries-old techniques with contemporary artistry. Today, Woolway Studios is not only a weaving and restoration studio but also an art center that hosts exhibitions, workshops, and residencies. What We Do 🧶 Handwoven Ru...

Woolway Studios: Weaving Tradition into the Future

A Journey of Heritage, Craft, and Innovation Nestled in the heart of Armenia, Woolway Studios is more than just a textile workshop—it is a living testament to centuries-old traditions, artistry, and sustainable craftsmanship. With a deep commitment to preserving the heritage of hand-spun, natural-dyed wool, we create exquisite hand-woven rugs, restore antique Oriental carpets, and share our knowledge through workshops and artist residencies. The Woolway Story: A Legacy Woven with Passion Founded on August 11, 2020, in Yerevan, Woolway Studios started as a small-scale, vegetable-dyeing initiative. What began as a passion for natural wool dyeing and weaving has since grown into a thriving art center that bridges past and present. Today, our work extends beyond production—we educate, restore, and collaborate with artists worldwide. Our founder, Hayk Oltaci , has dedicated his life to the art of carpet restoration and weaving. From the moment his great-grandfather gifted him an old Ladik r...