BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 12. The weaving
process of a circular hand-woven carpet with a diameter of 22.17
meters, a feat unparalleled in the history of global
carpet-weaving, has been completed, Trend reports via "Azerkhalcha" OJSC.
The project was realized through the joint labor of the creative
team and master weavers of "Azerkhalcha" OJSC, organized by the
Heydar Aliyev Foundation, PASHA Holding, and PMD Projects.
Two separate circular carpets were prepared specifically for the
Shusha Mosque. The carpet for the mosque's first floor was
completed at the Ismayilli workshop, while the carpet for the
second floor was woven at the Shabran workshop of "Azerkhalcha"
OJSC.
Leyla Aliyeva participated in the cutting ceremony of the
circular carpet designed for the Shusha Mosque. Earlier, she
visited the Ismayilli workshop to closely inspect the work, spend
time with the weavers, and personally contribute to this historic
masterpiece by tying a knot in the carpet. During the final stage,
the very last knots of the carpet were tied by Leyla Aliyeva
herself.
This unique piece, which belongs to the "Karabakh" group and
incorporates elements of the "Khatai" carpet style, was primarily
woven at the Ismayilli workshop. Approximately 60 million knots
were tied by 150 female weavers during the process. The weaving of
this magnificent work began on December 16, 2024.
To accommodate the unprecedented scale of the carpet, a new and
uniquely designed loom was specially commissioned. This two-story
loom was custom-built for "Azerkhalcha" OJSC by a team of
international specialists invited from abroad.
