"ABAD" beneficiary: Kablami Aliyev | Beneficiaries

"ABAD" beneficiary: Kablami Aliyev | Region: Ismayilly | Coppersmithing and embossing

Kablami Aliyev is one of the prominent coppersmiths based in Lahij, a settlement of İsmayilli district. Known as the settlement of coppersmiths, Lahij has been inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. “Lahij copper craft” was also included in UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage at the 10th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Namibia from November 30 to December 4, 2015.

Besides, the descendants of the skilled masters of the past were able not only to maintain the workshop equipment, but also to preserve the secrets of melting and forging, metal processing and engraving. So Lahij was announced a state historical and cultural reserve of the 15th-19th centuries in AzerbaijanHe prepares various decorative items and household tools from copper. Kablami Aliyev also inherited the art of coppersmithing from his ancestors and aims to enliven this craft by teaching his children the subtleties of this art.

The artisan notes: "It is impossible to find a person who lives in Lahij and does not have at least one skilled person in coppersmithing in his family. I have mastered this art with great enthusiasm. At present, I teach the secrets of art to my son. "

The handicrafts of Kablami Aliyev attracts great interest of tourists visiting Lahij. The artist addressed ABAD to further expand the scope of sales market of his products and get access to a larger audience.

ABAD assists Kablami Aliyev with transportation and sales of products.

His exquisite copper handicrafts are offered for sale at all ABAD Ethno-boutiques.