Azerkhalcha Carpets To Be Showcased In US Within Women's Empowerment Week
Date
3/13/2023 3:05:06 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Laman Ismayilova read more Azerkhalcha OJSC will exhibit its carpet products in Washington
on March 27-30 as part of the 'Week of empowerment of women in
Azerbaijani villages'.
The week is organized within Women's History Month, announced by
Mayor Muriel Bowser, to honor women's contribution to world history
and the development of modern society, Azernews reports.
The first exhibition 'Azerbaijani carpets' will be held on March
27 in the gallery of the United States - Azerbaijan Chamber of
Commerce (USACC) office.
At the opening, guests will be able to get acquainted with
Azerbaijan's rich cultural heritage, and the history of carpets,
which are created in both classical and modern styles.
'The next step in the activities of Azerkhalcha OJSC in order to
promote the national carpet art and organize exhibitions abroad
will be the presentation of products in a modern interpretation, a
demonstration of the traditions of carpet weaving in the United
States, which will contribute to the establishment of close
cultural ties. According to the cooperation agreement reached
between Azerkhalcha and USACC, the exhibition and sale of carpets
under the Made in Azerbaijan brand will also be held in different
US states.
Azerkhalcha is one of the institutions in Azerbaijan where the
majority of employees are women. The company provides the largest
number of jobs for women in different parts of the country.
The process of training new carpet weavers, improving their
skills, and training in forgotten technologies in the training
centers of workshops by professional craftsmen is regularly carried
out.
Empowering rural women is an important component in the fight
against gender inequality and the global growth gap between rural
and urban areas.
Achieving gender equality and empowering women around the world
is directly linked to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs).
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