<strong>Woven deep: </strong>Azerbaijani carpets have a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age.
Woven deep: Azerbaijani carpets have a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age.
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<strong>Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum:</strong> This museum is one of Baku's most spectacular buildings, designed to look like a rolled-up carpet.
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum: This museum is one of Baku's most spectacular buildings, designed to look like a rolled-up carpet.
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<strong>Vast collection: </strong>The museum has around 6,000 carpets, dating from the 17th century to the present day.
Vast collection: The museum has around 6,000 carpets, dating from the 17th century to the present day.
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<strong>Wool: </strong>The two types of carpets in Azerbaijan are flat weave and pile weave. Most of them are made using wool from either lambs or sheep.
Wool: The two types of carpets in Azerbaijan are flat weave and pile weave. Most of them are made using wool from either lambs or sheep.
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<strong>Azerkhalcha: </strong>This organization is dedicated to preserving the age-old tradition of carpet weaving and championing the women who devote their lives to it.
Azerkhalcha: This organization is dedicated to preserving the age-old tradition of carpet weaving and championing the women who devote their lives to it.
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<strong>Family tradition: </strong>One of them is 61-year-old Sevinj Hajiyeva, who was taught how to weave by her brother when she was just six years old.
Family tradition: One of them is 61-year-old Sevinj Hajiyeva, who was taught how to weave by her brother when she was just six years old.
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<strong>Source of love: </strong>"Carpet weaving is not just an art; it's a profound passion, a source of love, and a lifelong companion," Hajiyeva tells CNN.
Source of love: "Carpet weaving is not just an art; it's a profound passion, a source of love, and a lifelong companion," Hajiyeva tells CNN.
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<strong>Origin story:</strong> Azerbaijan carpets are divided into four categories, depending on their region of origin: Guba-Shirvan, Ganja-Gazakh, Karabakh and Tabriz.
Origin story: Azerbaijan carpets are divided into four categories, depending on their region of origin: Guba-Shirvan, Ganja-Gazakh, Karabakh and Tabriz.
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<strong>Faig Ahmed:</strong> Artist Faig Ahmed, who was born in Sumqayit but now lives and works in Baku, has exhibited his unique designs all over the world.
Faig Ahmed: Artist Faig Ahmed, who was born in Sumqayit but now lives and works in Baku, has exhibited his unique designs all over the world.
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<strong>International reputation: </strong>He represented Azerbaijan at the Venice Biennale in 2007, and in 2013 was shortlisted for the Jameel Prize 3 in London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
International reputation: He represented Azerbaijan at the Venice Biennale in 2007, and in 2013 was shortlisted for the Jameel Prize 3 in London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
Courtesy Faig Ahmed Studio