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Azerbaijani carpet exhibition opens in Istanbul

On May 14, an exhibition titled “The Memory of Motif,” featuring Azerbaijani carpets curated by art researcher Elnara Rasulova, opened in Istanbul, Türkiye.

14 May 2026-20:59
Iran’s carpet industry collapses as exports nearly hit zero after decades of decline

Iran’s handwoven carpet exports, once worth nearly $2.5 billion annually, have now “virtually stopped,” according to a provincial industry official, marking a dramatic decline in one of the country’s most traditional export sectors.

14 May 2026-11:37
Met Gala 2026 brings bold fashion to New York despite Jeff Bezos boycott - VIDEO

The Met Gala returned to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York with its usual display of high fashion, celebrity appearances and dramatic red carpet moments, though this year’s event was partly marked by absence as some stars chose to stay away in protest over its links to Jeff Bezos and his wife Laura Sánchez-Bezos.

06 May 2026-12:50
Heidi Klum stuns in stone-like Met Gala look - PHOTO/VIDEO

Heidi Klum looked like she was carved from stone — quite literally — on the 2026 Met Gala carpet.

06 May 2026-12:23
Modernizing education and culture: Azerbaijan’s national initiatives

Scientific-popular, cultural-educational, and educational programs play a crucial role in the development of modern societies. These initiatives contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge, the preservation of cultural heritage, the improvement of education systems, and the enhancement of public awareness.

11 Mar 2026-13:09
Millennium-old Tibetan carpet weaving finds new life in modern markets

Tibetan carpet weaving, a 2,000-year-old craft from Qinghai Province, is thriving again as artisans blend tradition with modern design. Yang Yongliang, a master of the Jiaya Tibetan carpet technique, now works as a technical consultant at Shengyuan Carpet Group, one of China’s largest Tibetan carpet producers, while teaching new generations the craft.

31 Oct 2025-10:59
Vatican hosts "Heavenly Religions" project presentation

The triptych crafted by Azerbaijani carpet weavers as part of the Heavenly Religions project has been unveiled at the Vatican.

22 Oct 2025-18:22
Azerbaijan's carpet art – a symbol of national identity (ANALYTICS)

06 Feb 2024-14:30
CNN posts article on traditional art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving

23 Dec 2023-08:09
Azerbaijani FM presents Karabakh carpet to Turkish FM

22 Sep 2023-16:07

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