Handcarved Cups and Plates From the Artist Nairi Safaryan

NAIRI'S HANDCARVED CUPS & PLATES

These handcarved cups and plates from the artist Nairi Safaryan are reminiscent of days gone by,
and representative of an almost lost art. It is common to see these designs in silver or other metal
but extremely rare from a woodcarver. The designs are far more intricate than is ordinarily seen.

Page 1 - Nairi's Home & Workshop
Page 2 - Nairi's Handcarved Wooden Boxes
Page 3 - Nairi's Handcarved Cups & Plates
Page 4 - Nairi's Handcarved Figures
Page 5 - Nairi's Handcarved Scenes
Page 6 - Nairi's Handcarved Eggs
Page 7- Nairi At Work & Project Detail
Page 8- Nairi's Family
Page 9 - Nairi's Recent Projects & Work

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A single branch from a peach tree is the foundation for this Wine Cup. Vines and tendrils support the bowl of the cup while winding around and down the stem. A gnarled grape trunk forms the stem leading into a firm base. None of the pieces are attached, rather all have been carved from the single piece of wood.
Just a simple beeswax finish beautifies the wood without benefit of any stain or other finish.
The complete piece measures 6 3/4" high by 2 1/2" in diameter. Inside it measures 3" deep by 1 3/4" diameter.
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This beautiful goblet is enhanced with an inner coating of gold while preserving the integrity of the handcarving. What is most amazing is how even the precious metal does not detract from the beauty of the cup.
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This miniature cup is incredibly detailed for it's size, which you can imagine from the size of the quarter placed near it. It has all the properties of it's larger versions, yet remains delicate and detailed.
It's grapevines and leaves and the gnarled trunk that forms the stem are all carved from a small branch of samshit wood. The detailing on this piece is more amazing when you consider the density of the samshit wood which comes from a slow growing tree with very dense wood.
The leaves, tendrils and fruit are very thin and fine. All of the piece is covered with a fine coat of beeswax.
This cup measures 3 3/4" high by 1 3/4" diameter. The interior surface is 1 3/8" deep by 1 1/4" in diameter.
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It's hard to imagine ever eating from this beautiful plate, but it might be a beautiful serving tray or wall decoration. The half-border displays graceful leaves, fruit and tendrils of the grapevine which is a common subject for Nairi's work.
The delicate grapevines form a filigree that appear to be alive. And, the natural grain of the wood provides interest for the body of the plate.
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Intricately carved and fantastically detailed, this decorative plate is crafted from peach tree wood found in Armenian orchards. The original shape was lathe cut and then the grape motive was carved into that piece. It is as all of Nairi's work is carved from a single block of wood.
This beautiful piece measures 11 1/2" in diameter and is 2 1/2" deep. The natural finish is allowed to shine through a light coating of beeswax without benefit of any other stain.
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