Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

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The world’s first specialized Carpet Museum was established in 1967 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The initiator of the museum is a prominent scientist and carpet weaver, founder of carpet science, artist and pedagogue, author of the fundamental work “Azerbaijani carpet” Latif Karimov.

Since 2014, the museum has been operating in a new, magnificent carpet-shaped building. This place has already become one of the symbols of Baku. The author of the project is the famous Austrian architect Franz Jans. The new building of the museum was established by the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The establishment of a new cultural center for the preservation and exhibition of carpets was a joint project of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and UNESCO.

Since its establishment, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has been paying great attention to the study of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of our country. Acting as a research center, this cultural center regularly brings together scientists, artists, and collectors from different countries and hosts international symposiums and conferences.

Ancient pile weaving techniques are revived in the museum. In addition, an education department has been established to promote various types of crafts, especially carpet weaving. There are educational programs for children and adults.

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum is the first museum in our country to implement inclusive programs. For the convenience of visually impaired people, all the texts in the exhibition are presented in Braille.

In addition, employees of the “Traditional Technology” department prepared carpet samples using the method of synthesis of the pile and non-pile techniques. Through these examples, visually impaired people can tactilely feel the ornaments on our carpets and the technical differences of pileless carpets.

Since 2020, the museum has introduced a virtual exposition with sign language for the hearing impaired. Visitors to the museum are also offered a guided tour (With Caspi Tours)  with a sign language interpreter.

Baku City

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BAKU

The Capital of Azerbaijan is called Baku which is the most developed city in Transcaucasia. The name Baku is possibly a contraction of the Persian word bad Kube which means windy City. As the name city is most of the time blown with the wind. If we look back to the history of the city, we can see that Baku was the first harbor on the Caspian Sea. Taking into account the fact that Azerbaijan is located on the cross line of Europe and Asia, the Absheron peninsula where Baku is located becomes the region that is one of the important geographical bridges for the Europeans trying to study the Asian and Far Eastern nations. Oil production played a significant role in the history of the city. Petrol-loaded Camel caravans used to travel through the Silk Way to Europe and Asia. Baku mostly derives its importance and power of economy from its oil industry and its administrative functions. Strolling down Baku Boulevard, a famous seaside avenue along the shore of the Caspian Sea and a must-see for first-time visitors to Baku. The huge embankment stretches over 25 kilometers and amazes visitors with its impressive displays of the original architecture. Get lost in the cobblestone labyrinth of Old Town, rich in history and Old World charm. Feel like royalty at Shirvanshahs Palace, Baku’s medieval government headquarters where the famous Soviet movie “The Diamond Arm” was shot. Climb Maiden’s Tower, is a symbol of the city and one of the most mysterious buildings in the capital that provides a tangible history lesson and an amazing city view. Chill out at Nagorny Park as you enjoy gorgeous views of Baku and the Caspian Sea from the highest point in the city. Weave your way through the Carpet Museum, which tells the stories of Azerbaijan through the beautiful ornamentation and interwoven colors of traditional local carpets. Increase your cultural IQ at the Heydar Aliyev Culture Center, sure to impress lovers of modern and contemporary art with its unique architecture and informative exhibitions. Be sure to stick around to appreciate the sparkling illumination of the center after sunset. Baku’s surrounding vicinities offer additional opportunities for adventure: Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient cave paintings at the Gobustan Museum of Petroglyphs, uncover the mystery of the ever-burning fire of Yanardag or travel back in time with a visit to Ateshgah Temple, an object of pilgrimage for Zoroastrians for hundreds of years.