BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 28. Leyla Aliyeva,
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, founder and head of
IDEA Public Union, and Arzu Aliyeva visited the “ABAD” Ceramics and
Applied Arts Center operating in the territory of the “Yukhari
Bash” National Historical-Architectural Reserve in Sheki, Trend reports.
The Center is designed to protect the ancient ceramic heritage
of Azerbaijan, especially the Sheki region, and contribute to the
transmission of these craft traditions to future generations and
foster their international recognition as an integral part of the
country’s cultural heritage.
The center offers local artisans favorable conditions for their
activity, supporting the market access of their products and the
development of creative activity.
Then, Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva closely familiarized
themselves with the activities of the “ABAD” ceramic artists, also
participating in the preparation of ceramic products together with
the artisans. It was mentioned that the artisans were inspired by
Leyla Aliyeva’s paintings in preparing various ceramic samples.
Leyla Aliyeva expressed her gratitude to the ceramists for the
attention shown to her works, praising their activities in the
preservation and development of national handicraft traditions, and
wishing them further creative successes.
Subsequently, commemorative photos were taken with the center's
staff and artisans.
