BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 18. Leyla Aliyeva,
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, attended the
presentation of "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to
Contemporary Art" exhibition organized at the Museum of Ethnography
in Budapest, Hungary.
The exhibition, organized at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva,
showcases rare historical carpets dating from the 17th to the 20th
centuries, alongside traditional textiles, national costumes,
jewellery, carpet sketches, and contemporary artworks.
Opening its doors on June 25, the exhibition invites visitors to
immerse themselves in the delicate floral and geometric ornaments
of Garabagh, Shirvan, Baku and other historical regions, as well as
the unique carpet weaving traditions distinguished by their high
craftsmanship.
The exhibition features works and carpet sketches by People's
Artists Latif Karimov and Eldar Mikayilzade, as well as works
reflecting contemporary artistic explorations by artist CHINGIZ,
and the creativity of multidisciplinary artist Madina Gasimova,
whose work beautifully intersects material, memory and visual
structure.
The core concept of the exhibition is the transformation of
traditional ornamental language into a modern artistic expression.
Presenting historical carpets together with contemporary art
highlights the timeless relevance, aesthetic power and cultural
significance of Azerbaijani textile traditions.
The display of rare exhibits reflecting the art of Azerbaijani
carpet weaving—one of the country’s most important artistic
heritage traditions—will provide visitors with a comprehensive and
memorable insight into this rich cultural legacy.
The exhibition, organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the
Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in
Hungary, the Hungarian Museum of Ethnography, and the Azerbaijan
National Carpet Museum, will run until July 26.
