Aida Mahmudova Studio presents a special commission by Aida Mahmudova at 5VIE Design
Week, bringing together new works that explore material memory and contemporary craft.
From the Elysium Series (2024–25) features handwoven carpets produced in collaboration with
artisanal workshops across Azerbaijan. Rooted in a centuries-old weaving tradition, the works
reinterpret the carpet as a sculptural surface, where rhythm, geometry, and layered textures create
a dialogue between heritage and spatial form.
The ceramic series Beyond Utility (2024–26) extends Mahmudova’s material research into clay
and glaze experimentation. Using locally sourced elements such as oil, ash, sand, and stone, the
vessels transform functional forms into tactile objects that hold traces of landscape and personal
memory.