Belt Aynali
Jewelry has always taken a special place in the traditional clothing of Azerbaijan people. Of special interest are the women’s belts called aynali-kemer (mirror-belt) that were widespread in the north of Azerbaijan, as well as in Karabakh.
This women's belt from the Shusha Branch of our museum consists of rectangular segments. The mirror base of each of them is covered with exquisite silver ornamentation (hence the name). Figurative buckles are decorated with filigree details and
multicolored stones.
The branch of our museum was opened in Shusha in 1987. In 1992, Shusha was occupied by the Armenian invaders. Shortly before the occupation, the museum staff managed to transport most of the exhibits to Baku, including this belt. At present, the exhibit is displayed within the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum permanent exhibition. We are confident that soon this belt, like many other exhibits, will return to its home Shusha!
Belt Aynali. Azerbaijan. 20th century. Silver. Filigree, niello. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum collection
