The image of Heydar Aliyev in Azerbaijani carpet art

Abstract

Heydar Aliyev, the National leader of the Azerbaijani people, left an indelible mark on the history of his people, did a lot for the development of national culture and art. Carpet art also gained its successful development during his reign. Many carpet artists were personally acquainted with the National leader. Carpet art is a specific type of decorative art with its own strict canons and requirements for artistic skill and aesthetics, which are based on ornamentality, graphics. But love and respect for Heydar Aliyev’s personality inspired many artists to create carpet works depicting the National leader, which became part of the treasury of Azerbaijani art.