The History of Dolls

Tbilisi, Georgia

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English, Georgian, Russian

Description

When did the first toy appear, and what were the earliest toys like? Using a variety of visual and audio materials, participants will discover:

• fascinating facts about ancient dolls discovered by archaeologists;
• the history of doll-making in different countries;
• the story behind traditional Georgian ethnographic dolls;
• the profession and craft of a doll maker.

At the end of the program, participants will create their own traditional Georgian dolls.

Participation is available both for groups and individuals.

• Maximum number of participants: 20
• Age group: 5+
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Wednesday: 15:00
• Address: 7 Ivane Javakhishvili St., Tbilisi
• Price: 10 GEL

Educational Programs Coordinator: 551 51 49 42

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Events are conducted in Georgian.

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Tbilisi

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of around 1.2 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the fifth century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Because of its location at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history, Tbilisi has been a point of contention among various global powers. To this day, the city's location ensures its position as an important transit route for energy and trade projects. Tbilisi's history is reflected in its architecture, which is a mix of medieval, neoclassical, Beaux Arts, Art Nouveau, Stalinist, and Modern structures. Historically, Tbilisi has been home to people of multiple cultural, ethnic, and religious backgrounds, though its population is overwhelmingly Eastern Orthodox Christian.

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