EXAMPLES OF EPIC FOLKLORE OF THE NORTH-WEST REGION OF AZERBAIJAN REVERSE OF CRAFT SAMPLES

Abstract

The article examines the examples of craftsmanship in epic folklore samples collected from the north-western region of Azerbaijan. The researcher is interested in the rich crafts of the region - blacksmithing, pottery, carpet weaving, jewelry, carpentry, etc. and examines their reflection in folklore examples obtained from the region. The preliminary research of handicrafts in the epic folklore examples of the region increases the scientific character of the article. The article talks about its secrets in the collected folklore examples related to the art of blacksmithing, and promotes sympathy for this art. An example of blacksmithing from the region is the great dramatist M.F. It sounds like Akhundzade's comedy. Folklore examples collected from the region related to the art of pottery are also of interest in the article. The names of the famous potters of Sheki "Shoyub ogullari" (Usta Hummet and Ahad) are also mentioned in the collected samples. In the fairy tale called "Mother's Sigh", both the art of pottery is described, and this fairy tale is reminiscent of "My Mother's Book" from the point of view of content. One of the most interesting forms of art practiced in the North-West region is jewelry. The researcher talks about the art of jewelry in two folklore examples obtained from the region. The obtained samples show that the rich culture and craftsmanship of the region has been kept alive by the people and passed on to future generations. The folklore of the North-West region is a rich part of the folklore of Azerbaijan. The folklore of the north-western region of Azerbaijan is remarkable for its unique, fundamental and innovative features. In this regard, we can especially mention the connection of the folklore of the region with the "Kitabi-Dada Gorgud" epic. One of the issues of interest is the study of the reflection of craft patterns in the folklore of the region.