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Avedis Kendir (born 1959 in Istanbul, Turkey) is an Armenian jeweler.[1][2]

Life and career[edit]

OfArmenian descent, Avedis Kendir was born to a family of Armenian immigrants from Sivas, Turkey. After discontinuing education at the age of 10, Kendir began learning to make jewelry as an apprentice under an Armenian jewelry master Mateos Usta.[3] In 1980, Kendir founded the "Biriz Jewelry" company and opened his first store in 1983. He has been designing and making jewelry for since then. His style of jewelry is Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Ottoman stylization.[1] He sells much of his designs at the Kempinski Hotel in Çırağan Palace.[4]

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Avedis Kendir". Turkish Cultural Foundation. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  • ^ "Masters of Istanbul". Archived from the original on 24 September 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  • ^ "Biriz Jewellery Official Website". Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  • ^ "Jeweler Profile: Avedis Kendir". Istanbul: The Guide. June 18, 2012. Archived from the original on 23 January 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2012.

  • Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Avedis_Kendir&oldid=1228911703"

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