'Traditional Art of Azerbaijan' to be presented in Moscow

 'Traditional Art of Azerbaijan' to be presented in Moscow

The Moscow State Museum of Oriental Art will host an exhibition titled 'Harmony of space. Traditional Art of Azerbaijan' on April 11-May 12.

The exhibition will feature more than one hundred objects of decorative and applied art from the collections of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum and from the funds of the State Museum of Oriental Art.

The exposition aims to introduce art lovers to the peculiarities of traditional interior in the houses of Azerbaijan of the 19th - early 20th centuries, the role of carpets and textiles in creating an amazing harmony of space, AzerTAc reported.

The museum visitors will see exhibits from the rich collection of the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, associated with the wedding ceremony, integral elements of the traditional dowry. Art lovers have a chance to enjoy a showcase dedicated to Azerbaijan's traditional headscarf kelaghai.

A special part of the exhibition will be art works related to beliefs - from prayer rugs to traditional amulets.

The State Museum of Oriental Art  will present jewelry, copper dishes as well as Karabakh carpet 'Lankaran' of the late 19th century. The carpet was included into museum's collection in 1918.

The exposition will share with visitors the ancient Azerbaijani culture, harmony and beauty, glorified by the masters of decorative and applied art of Azerbaijan.

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