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 This museum features artifacts used in the economy and Dilijan lifestyle during the late 19th century and early 20th century. In the museum you can also find handcrafted furniture typical for Dilijan lifestyle in the 19th century.
 By the end of the 19th century, the lifestyle and taste of Dilijan’s residents had gradually changed. Rough furniture was replaced by delicately hand crafted oak buffets, wardrobes, and commodes. Sewing machines and gramophones (phonographs) soon became part of the rich lifestyle of Dilijan. "Esayan" museum showcases a typical Dilijan living room of 19th-20th century, which includes hand crafted dresser, travel trunk, a 1920 Tavoush-Garden Rug and other items.
 The applied art of rug and carpet making, was developed in the historic area of Tavoush-Gugark. Woven curtains, bedding cases, salt sacs and saddle bags were part of daily use. The wide variety of Tavoush-Ijevan group of rugs have especially been famous in the markets worldwide. You can find many of these items in museum. The museum also showcases farming wood and carving tools, as well as kitchen and textile tools.
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