AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL CARPET MUSEUM

Address: Mikail Useynov ave. 28, Baku, Azerbaijan

Phone number: (+994)12 497 20 16

Web-site: www.azacarpetmuseum.az

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The world's first specialized Carpet Museum was established in 1967 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Latif Karimov, the outstanding scientist and carpet weaver, founder of the science of Azerbaijan Carpet Art, artist and teacher, author of the essential work Azerbaijani Carpet is the initiator of the museum's creation.

Since 2014, the museum has continued its activities in a new modern building in the form of unfolding carpet, which has become a visiting card of our capital. The project's author is the famous Austrian architect Franz Janz. The new building was constructed by the order of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The creation of this new cultural center for storing and exhibiting carpets has become a joint project of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, and UNESCO.

From the first days of its existence, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum pays great attention to the study of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Azerbaijan. As a research center, the museum regularly hosts international symposiums and conferences that bring together scientists, artists, and collectors from different countries.

The museum revives ancient flat-woven techniques and organizes educational programs to popularize various types of crafts and, above all, carpet weaving for visitors of all ages.

The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum has become a pioneer in the implementation of inclusive programs in Azerbaijan. All texts in the permanent exhibition are duplicated in Braille for the convenience of people with visual disabilities. Also, the museum's Traditional Technology Department made small carpet samples by using the method of synthesis of the pile and flat-woven techniques. This innovation makes it possible for individuals who are visually impaired or blind to “see” the carpets, experience a variety of techniques, and feel the ornaments’ shapes.

Earlier this year, the museum presented a virtual tour with sign language translation for individuals with hearing loss. The museum also offers a guided tour with a sign language interpreter.