In the heart of Georgia, threads of history are being reWoven—literally. 🧵 A grassroots movement led by entrepreneur Ryan Smith is breathing new life into the ancient art of Borchalo carpet weaving, a craft once pushed to the brink by mass-produced alternatives.
For centuries, Borchalo carpets—renowned for their intricate geometric patterns and vibrant dyes—were cultural treasures. But by the late 1900s, factory-made rugs dominated markets, and the artform neared extinction. Enter Smith’s reWoven project, which partners with local artisans to train a new generation in time-honored techniques. 🌟
Young Georgians are now flocking to workshops, blending tradition with modern design sensibilities. ‘It’s not just about carpets,’ says 24-year-old apprentice Mariam Giorgadze. ‘It’s about preserving stories woven by our ancestors.’
With pop-up exhibitions gaining traction in Tbilisi and beyond, these textiles are stitching together past and future—one knot at a time. 🏛️➡️🚀
