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"ABAD" beneficiary: Kamala Nasrullayeva | Region: Ismayilly | Carpet weaving
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Kamala Nasrullayeva, a resident of Lahij village in the Ismayilli district of Azerbaijan, has devoted herself to the traditional craft of carpet weaving. From an early age, Ms. Nasrullayeva exhibited a profound passion for this art form, stating:

“I learned the technique of knotting at the age of five from my mother. Our household was consistently engaged in weaving Shirvan carpets.”

Upon reaching adulthood, Ms. Nasrullayeva was employed at a carpet factory in Lahij, an initiative supported by ABAD. Following the factory’s closure, she remained steadfast in her commitment to her craft. Rather than abandoning her profession, she further honed her skills by mastering the ornamental patterns of various Azerbaijani carpets, including Qunul, Pirabadil, Gobustan, and others.

She explains: “After the factory’s closure, we began selling carpets to tourists. However, the mountainous location of our village poses challenges for year-round tourism, limiting our sales to seasonal periods. This was, understandably, unsatisfactory. ABAD, however, provides us with support 365 days a year, for which we are immensely grateful.”

It is noteworthy that Ms. Nasrullayeva’s support is facilitated through ABAD’s collaborative project with the United Nations Development Programme and the Global Environment Facility, titled “Ensuring Alternative Income Sources for Communities in High Mountainous Regions.”

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