Vidadi Muradov

Next book in frame of project ‘All Schools of Azerbaijan Carpets’ [7]

Vidadi Aydin oglu Muradov – carpet-expert, Doctor of History Sciences, Professor, head of “Azerxalcha” Joint-Stock Company, Head of Sector Carpet Weaving of the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography ANAS, Editor-in-Chief of "Azerbaijani carpets" magazine, Professor of Branch UNESCO Chair on Comparative Studies of Spiritual Traditions, their Specific Cultures and Interreligious Dialogue in the Northern Caucasus and member of International Council of Museums (ICOM).

Vidadi Muradov was born on March 5, 1956, in Barda city of the republic of Azerbaijan. During 1974–1980 studied at the Moscow Cooperative Institute, Economy Faculty, to obtain a degree in the "Organization of Economy." As of 1980 till 1994, he worked at different organization of the republic as an economist. Since 2006 up to date has been the consultant of the Affairs Office of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. He is the founder of scientific-research and production center – "Azer-Ilme," founded in October, 1994. The objective of "Azer-Ilme" is to restore long forgotten designs, produce high-quality carpets, and publicize the Azerbaijani carpets decorating a number of private collections and world museums. Member of the "Yeni Azerbaijan" Party. He is married and has three children.