Ashgabat:Leyla Aliyeva, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, visited the Turkmen National Carpet Museum alongside Oguljahan Atabayeva, Vice-President for Medical Activities of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship, and Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, during their visit, the delegation learned about Turkmenistan’s enduring tradition of handmade carpet weaving, which the museum supports by preserving and showcasing valuable exhibits, including rare and giant carpets.
The museum is home to the world’s largest carpet, one of the giant carpets woven between 2001 and 2003, which was recognized by the Guinness World Records. The collection also includes the first giant carpet woven by women during the challenging years of World War II, as well as carpets specifically created in 2009 for the museum’s new building.
In total, the museum holds nearly 2,000 rare and antique handmade carpets, with unique examples dating from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The visit concluded with a fashion show displaying traditional Turkmen clothing, featuring handmade silk dresses, national costumes, and garments that blend traditional elements with contemporary design.