Metal Graphics

The work of arts made of metal mined in Nakhichevan, Mingechevir, Gedebey, Gazakh, Ganja and other regions are 5000 years old. Kitchen utensils, weapons and samples of accessories found in this areas should not only be treated as a historical fact, but also as an important source which give important information about mastership of the craftsman.Forging, Garasavad, Shebeke, Khatemkarlig and Minachilig are different styles of the Azebaijani Metal Graphics. For further information you may see the website of the State Museum of Azerbaijan Carpet and Applied Arts.

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