On September 25, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum will open the exhibition “The World of Tajik Embroidery”, organized in collaboration with the National Museum of Tajikistan.
Embroidery is among the most ancient and refined forms of decorative and applied art of the Tajik people, reflecting their aesthetic ideals, worldview, and spiritual values. For the first time, Azerbaijani visitors will have the opportunity to view a rich collection created by masters from various cities and regions of Tajikistan, including Khujand, Istaravshan, Kulob, Panjakent, Rasht, and Badakhshan.
The exhibition will feature 56 unique pieces from the Golden Treasury of the National Museum of Tajikistan, including suzani (embroidery), chakan dresses, popurduzi embroidery, blankets, small suzani, prayer rugs, embroidered men’s waistbands (miyonband), mirror covers (oinakhalta), wall embroidery, tablecloths, and more. The suzani collection, distinguished by its rich colors and intricate ornaments, holds a special place among the exhibits.
Tajik embroidery reflects not only artistic taste but also the worldview of the people. Each pattern carries symbolic meaning—from natural motifs such as pomegranate flowers, poppies, and willow leaves to celestial elements like the Sun, Moon, stars, peacock tails, and mallow. These embroideries are adorned with floral and geometric designs, epigraphic motifs, and calligraphic inscriptions.
The exhibition will also showcase chakan, a distinctive form of Tajik embroidery inscribed in 2018 on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, and the National Museum of Tajikistan, the exhibition makes an important contribution to strengthening cultural dialogue between the two countries. It continues the tradition of mutual cultural exchange, following “The National Heritage of Azerbaijan Living in Pearls of Art” exhibition held in Dushanbe on May 20, 2025.
Residents and guests of Baku are invited to explore the rich heritage of the Tajik people, where each stitch preserves the history, craftsmanship, and spirit of its creators. The exhibition will run until October 25, 2025.
