The journalN° 01–02

Qirik Stories

Sisters, friends, mothers and daughters, in their own words.

N° 01

Anna and Mariam wearing The Braid scarves
Pictured: Anna and Mariam. Yerevan

Anna and Mariam · Yerevan

“She braided my hair until I was twelve. Now I braid her daughter’s.”

Anna and Mariam grew up in one room and wore the same dresses. On the day of the shoot they dressed alike for the first time in years.

Wearing N° 02 — The Braid

N° 02

Lilit and Nare wearing the Pomegranate scarves
Pictured: Lilit and Nare. Los Angeles — Yerevan

Lilit and Nare · Los Angeles — Yerevan

“There are twelve hours between us. We call when it is morning for one and evening for the other.”

They have been friends since school. Seven years ago Nare moved to Los Angeles and Lilit stayed in Yerevan. Every summer they share one pomegranate on Lilit’s balcony.

Wearing N° 03 — Pomegranate