44 COLLECTION:
GARABAGH CARPETS IN A NEW VISION

Garabagh carpets hold a special place in the collection of pile carpets, with their history of weaving dating back to BC, tracing back to the third millennium. The showcased carpets exemplify the modern, exclusive collection of the Garabagh carpet school in a new, original format. This collection emerged through collaboration between the creative team of "Azerkhalcha" and the esteemed Azerbaijani artist, Rashad Alakbarov. Drawing inspiration from the unique composition of the Garabagh carpet "Gasimushagi," the artist breathed new conceptual and contemporary life into the showcased carpets. Woven in a limited edition of 44 pieces, these carpets, belonging to the Jabrayil group of the Garabagh carpet-weaving type, are associated with the village of Gasimushagi in today's Lachin region.

Rashad Alakbarov, born in 1979 in the city of Baku where he currently resides and works, graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Crafts of the Azerbaijan State Academy of Arts in 2001. He explores various genres such as painting, sculpture, theatrical scenery, video art, and architectural design. The use of shadows in his installations is a fundamental element of his conceptual work. His first public exhibition of such works was the "Wings of Time" exhibition in Baku in 2000. Alakbarov's works are housed in private collections in Azerbaijan, Italy, Turkey, and Russia.

The artist has created numerous works unified by this common theme. His works depict cities, mythical characters, and other subjects through shadows cast on walls, while emphasizing the concept of the Eastern world. Thematically, his recent works primarily address global social issues, drawing attention to these problems and demonstrating his concern for contemporary world affairs. “AFFAIR in Carpets”.

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