Georgia

Georgia is the cradle of qvevri winemaking, polyphonic singing and cloisonne enamel.

Food & cooking Music & dance Crafts Language & oral

Knowledge in this place

Qvevri winemaking

Qvevri winemaking

Ancient method of fermenting and ageing wine in egg-shaped clay vessels buried underground.

Georgian polyphonic singing

Georgian polyphonic singing

Three-part a cappella singing with distinct regional styles and close harmonies.

Cloisonne enamel

Cloisonne enamel

Minankari technique fusing coloured glass within fine gold partitions on jewellery and icons.

Georgian alphabet calligraphy

Georgian alphabet calligraphy

Living tradition of the three Georgian scripts used in writing and decoration.

Language & oral

Khinkali cuisine

Khinkali cuisine

Twisted dumplings filled with spiced meat and broth, eaten by hand.