This exceptional Armenian carpet from Chelaberd, woven in the 1880s, bears the inscription “Lucia.” Its central composition depicts the eternal struggle between the Eagle and the Dragon, one of the important symbols of Armenian mythology and worldview.

In Armenian tradition, the dragon symbolizes fire and energy, while the eagle symbolizes light and strength. The eagle’s victory over the dragon represents the restoration of the natural order, the free flow of life-giving waters, and the return of the sun’s light to the earth.

For centuries, Armenian master carpet weavers have preserved these ancient concepts in their creations, transforming carpets not only into works of applied art but also into valuable cultural heritage that conveys national memory and spiritual symbols to future generations.