Jamila Ganiyeva, a resident of Qobu settlement in the Absheron district, is among those who sustain the art of Azerbaijani carpet weaving, a distinguished form of the nation’s folk craftsmanship. After completing secondary school, Ganiyeva pursued qualifications in labor and calligraphy instruction but never practiced professionally in these fields.

From a young age, she has devoted herself to the craft of weaving carpets and rugs. Reflecting on her journey, she states:

“I honed my skills in this craft under the guidance of the renowned Master Daglar. Initially, I focused on visualizing traditional patterns, but later I began weaving tablecloths and portraits. I even created woven portraits of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and his family members, which I presented as gifts.”

Ganiyeva recently became acquainted with the ABAD program. She notes that the warm and welcoming demeanor of its staff was particularly impressive during her application process. She further expresses:

“Every aspect of ABAD feels familiar and dear to me. I have great faith in ABAD, and it is my ardent wish to see the establishment of an Azerbaijani Carpet Weaving Association under its auspices.”