Museum
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
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The Azerbaijan Carpet Museum is a striking building designed to resemble a rolled-up carpet, located on Baku Boulevard. Inside, it houses over 10,000 exhibits, including antique and modern carpets from various regions of Azerbaijan. The museum's galleries are arranged by region and period, illustrating the evolution of carpet weaving techniques, patterns, and dyes. Visitors can see master weavers at work and learn about the symbolism in traditional designs. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and a gift shop.
Don't miss
- Marvel at the museum's unique building shaped like a folded carpet
- View the intricate 17th-century Shirvan carpets with their distinctive geometric patterns
- Watch a live carpet-weaving demonstration by skilled artisans
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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