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Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation

Tamilla Abdullayeva

  • Tapestry maker
  • Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Master Artisan
Tamilla Abdullayeva Tapestry maker
Contact
Azerbaijani, Russian
Hours:
By appointment only
Phone:
+994 517289220
Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation

The harmonies in nature

  • • Tamilla is an experienced tapestry maker
  • • Her life journey is about learning and teaching tapestry
  • • She weaves compositions inspired by archaeological findings

The work of Tamilla Abdullayeva builds on the rich carpet and tapestry heritage of Azerbaijan, and yet her style is not constrained by a specific artistic direction or weaving method. After she learned tapestry making in Tbilisi under the guidance of Givi Kandarelli, Tamilla decided she did not want to create according to traditional techniques. Instead, Tamilla reimagines abstract, contemporary patterns with sharp transitions in colour – a method she also encourages her university students to follow. In her work, Tamilla often depicts Azerbaijani sites, such as the Absheron Olive Garden in Baku. Her main inspiration is always nature, as she believes that all in nature is beautiful and refined, and that it contains perfect colour harmonies.

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Works

  • Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
  • Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
  • Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
  • Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
  • Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Photo: Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Persimmon fruit

This tapestry represents part of a persimmon tree. It is a non-woven tapestry meaning this craft is created by gluing acrylic fibres on a linen canvas.

Height 90 cm
Width 70 cm

Photo: Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Dried butterfly

This work is woven with simple passing and tapestry techniques. Its beige and brown colours convey the charm and beauty of the butterfly.

Height 65 cm
Width 55 cm

Photo: Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Deer

This piece is a historical composition based on coins that were excavated in Baku. The middle part is woven tapestry and the sides are made with the winding method. This work depicts day and night at the same time. The shapes and places of mountains and deer convey the environment of these mystical coins.

Height 100 cm
Width 100 cm

Photo: Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Harmony of Colours series – 1

This eye-catching work is the first of the Harmony of Colour series in which there are 10 pieces in total. This tapestry is woven with the winding method.

Height 80 cm
Width 25 cm

Photo: Kamal Muradzadeh©Michelangelo Foundation
Harmony of Colours series – 2

This is a tapestry work woven with simple passing and winding techniques. It is abstract in form. The absence of colour transitions makes this artwork more progressive.

Height 80 cm
Width 25 cm

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