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This red brick monastery is covered in the Shamshadin section surrounding Berd, but it's quite close to Ijevan.
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The biggest monastery near Ijevan (if you count Goshavank as part of Dilijan's turf), this purple and green stone complex in the forest above the village is a popular spot for a picnic.
Mayilyan Woodcarving
Learn with Vahe Mayilyan, who is a fourth-generation woodcarver and hiking guide from Tavush. Combining his intimate knowledge of woodcarving with his longstanding love of nature, he offers an exciting variety of workshops and hiking tours that demonstrate the natural beauty and traditional culture of the mountains, forests, and villages surrounding Ijevan.
Small ethnographic museum.
Try this and other Armenian handicrafts (crochet, embroidery) with Telik Handmade. Hasmik Margaryan created Telik Handmade to restore the centuries-old traditions of Tavush traditional carpet weaving, embroidery and other handicrafts, making them applicable in modern life. One of Telik’s goals is not only to rediscover the art of threads, but also to help improve the quality of life of women living in Ijevan and nearby villages by creating sustainable employment opportunities for them. Their brand, Telik, now attracts international attention and their workshop has become a tourist attraction in Ijevan. The carpet-weaving class allows you to work with a small, partially woven carpet with a design from the Tavush region. You will finish the craft activity and take it home as a souvenir. You may also try your hand at needlework techniques, such as embroidery or crochet.