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-Producing yarn is one of daily chores

-[[strikethrough]] dies [[/strikethrough]] dyes are not used. The yarn colors come from actual color of
sheep wool

Cutting Ceremony 
Cutting ceremony is a whole day event
-village is invited and fast is prepared

-The rus being cut took 14 months to make

-[[strikethrough]] Men [[/strikethrough]] 4 men come to front sing an Armenian song and perform a dance
to begin ceremony
-Traditionally sang by people who would take bride to groom's 
house

-One of the women bids good wishes on Diana
-More men and women chant blessing upon Diana

-Carpet cut and draped over Diana

-Ceremony end in song that audience takes part in