Azerbaijani carpets presented in Spain

An exhibition of Azerbaijani carpets was organized in the exhibition hall of the Spanish Royal Tapestry Factory with the joint organization of the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the Kingdom of Spain and “Azerkhalcha” OJSC, with the support of the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AZPROMO), Report informs, citing AZERTAC.

The event was held within the framework of a series of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the National Leader of Azerbaijan, Heydar Aliyev, in accordance with the agreement signed between Azerbaijan and Spain, which includes bilateral cooperation in the fields of culture, education, and science.

Officials of Spanish government agencies, members of parliament, representatives of the diplomatic corps in Madrid, ambassadors, media representatives, representatives of scientific and academic circles, figures of art and culture, as well as members of Azerbaijani, Turkish, and other communities living in Spain, attended the special event organized in connection with the opening of the ”Magic Carpets" exhibition.

Director General of the Spanish Royal Tapestry Factory Alejandro Klecker said that Azerbaijani carpets with ancient history are known in the world for their unique ornament, composition, and color shades, and the organization represented by him is pleased to organize this event together with “Azerkhalcha” OJSC and the Embassy. He also emphasized that the agreement signed in the first half of the day on practical cooperation between "Azerkhalcha" OJSC and the Spanish Royal Tapestry Factory is of historical importance, and he is confident that the document in question will make great contributions to the mutual visits of delegations between the parties, as well as the organization of joint exhibitions in Azerbaijan and Spain and the mutual exchange of information and experience.

The doors of the exhibition, which will be displayed in the main gallery of the Spanish Royal Tapestry Factory, will be open to European carpet lovers until January 19, 2024. Visitors will also be informed about the art and schools of carpet weaving in Azerbaijan.