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The 15th "Oriental Carpets" Conference, held in Istanbul, delved
into the theme "Oriental Carpet Studies 2024: Past and Future of
Carpet Weaving and Carpet Collection," Azernews
reports.
The conference was structured around two focal areas:
"Historical Carpets and Textiles" and "Contemporary Art, Design,
and New Production." Drawing interest from 4 continents and 20
countries, a total of 76 proposals were submitted for participation
in this esteemed event. The Scientific Committee, tasked with
maintaining a balance between historical contexts and contemporary
issues, selected 26 presentations, with Professor Walter Denny
delivering a standout performance. Sessions unfolded on June 7 and
8, 2024.
Emin Mammadov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of
"Azerkhalcha" OJSC and Honored Art Worker, partook in the
conference, a biennial event since 1976, which has significantly
contributed to the advancement of carpet weaving globally over five
decades, uniting leading nations in the field. On June 8, Mammadov
presented on "Continuous Development of Cultural Heritage in
Azerbaijani Carpet Weaving - Based on Three Examples." His
discourse encapsulated the multifaceted endeavors of "Azerkhalcha"
OJSC, the foremost carpet manufacturer in Azerbaijan, encompassing
cultural heritage preservation, modern adaptation, aesthetic
considerations, and adherence to ancient roots and traditions.
Highlighted was the recent collaboration between "Azerkhalcha" OJSC
and both domestic and international young specialists, yielding
positive outcomes. Notably, a significant discussion focused on the
inaugural National Carpet Festival of Azerbaijan, held on May 4-5,
2024, in Icherisheher, under the auspices of various entities
including the "Icherisheher" State Historical-Architectural Reserve
Department, "Azerkhalcha" OJSC, the Ministry of Economy of the
Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Export and Investment Promotion
Agency - AZPROMO. The event concluded with the premiere of an
evocative video clip showcasing the National Carpet Festival.
The conference commenced on June 6 with a keynote address by
renowned scholar Professor Walter Denny on "Conservation and New
Technological Frontiers in Carpet Research." The final panel, "The
Future of Tradition," moderated by Reyhan Polat, explored
innovative museum presentations, the integration of artificial
intelligence in design, and advancements in weaving and natural
dyeing techniques.
Other sessions encompassed traditional areas typical of ICOC
(International Churches of Christ) conferences, including Anatolian
Carpets from the Seljuk and Ottoman eras, Central Asian textiles
and felts, archaeological discoveries, new museum acquisitions, and
technical aspects of carpet weaving structures. Notably, the 15th
conference witnessed a surge in applications from emerging
professionals and carpet manufacturing enterprises, reflecting a
dynamic evolution in the field compared to previous ICOC
gatherings.
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