Lavash translates as “well stretched” is a variation of a flat bread. It is inscribed in 2014 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The preparation of lavash requires experience and skills. It is typically undertaken by a small group of women. Lavash can be preserved for up to six months and is integral part of Armenian cuisine. Lavash also plays a ritual role in weddings, where it is placed on the shoulders of newlyweds to bring fertility and prosperity.
The preparation of lavash requires coordination, experience and special skills The masters from local community Anna and Gohar take our guests through all the process from making dough to rolling it into thin layers and stretching over a special oval cushion that is then slapped against the wall of tonir. The guests who feel adventurous can join them and make their own lavash to savor it straight from the fire with local chesses and appetizers served right.