Leyla Aliyeva Attends Azerbaijani Carpet Exhibition in Budapest Showcasing Centuries of Artistic Heritage
Budapest, The Gulf Observer: Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, attended the presentation of the exhibition “Azerbaijani Carpets – From Tradition to Contemporary Art” at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, Hungary, highlighting Azerbaijan’s rich carpet-weaving heritage and its evolution into modern artistic expression.
Organized at the initiative of Leyla Aliyeva, the exhibition features an exceptional collection of rare Azerbaijani carpets dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries, alongside traditional textiles, national costumes, jewellery, carpet sketches, and contemporary artworks that celebrate the country’s enduring cultural legacy.
Opened on June 25, the exhibition offers visitors an opportunity to explore the intricate floral and geometric motifs characteristic of the historic carpet-making regions of Garabagh, Shirvan, Baku, and other parts of Azerbaijan. The display highlights the exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive weaving traditions that have made Azerbaijani carpets internationally renowned.
Among the featured works are carpet sketches and designs by People’s Artists Latif Karimov and Eldar Mikayilzade, as well as contemporary artistic creations by CHINGIZ and multidisciplinary artist Madina Gasimova, whose works reinterpret traditional motifs through modern artistic perspectives.
The exhibition is centered on the transformation of Azerbaijan’s traditional ornamental language into contemporary visual art. By presenting historical carpets alongside modern artworks, the organizers aim to demonstrate the timeless relevance, aesthetic value, and cultural significance of Azerbaijani textile traditions.
The display of rare exhibits reflecting Azerbaijan’s centuries-old carpet-weaving art provides visitors with a comprehensive insight into one of the country’s most treasured cultural heritage traditions.
The exhibition has been jointly 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. It will remain open to the public until July 26.
