The Nine Martyred Children of Kola – Handwritten Book (1990)

The modern Georgian manuscript, based on a story by an anonymous 6th-century author, was created by Levan Chaganava in 1990.

This is one of three books mentioned as the first works of art, created in the tradition of Georgian calligraphy after a gap of two centuries.

Characteristics of the handwritten book:

The manuscript is made in the classical style of Georgian calligraphy.

The book has 20 pages. Size: 15 x 21 cm. Ink, tempera, paraffin processed paper.

Leather-bound hardcover.