Azerbaijani art

Azerbaijani art (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycan təsviri sənəti) is the art created by Azerbaijanis. They have created rich and distinctive art, a major part of which is applied art items. This form of art, rooted in antiquity, is represented by a wide range of handicrafts, such as chasing (metalworking), jewelry-making, engraving, carving wood, stone, and bone, carpet-making, lacing, pattern weaving and printing, and knitting and embroidery. Each of these decorative arts is evidence of the culture and the abilities of the Azerbaijan nation and is very popular there. Many interesting facts pertaining to the development of arts and crafts in Azerbaijan were reported by merchants, travelers, and diplomats who visited these places at different times.

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