Through handmade craftmanship, multimedia artist Faig Ahmed creatively explores the ornate patterns and traditional designs of Azerbaijan carpets. He draws upon the culture and artistic traditions of the country in order to produce his unique and contemporary sculptures. By directly manipulating the wool, Ahmed transforms iconic carpet designs into modern creations.

A model presents a creation by Kazakhstan's designer Naiyl Baikuchukov during Kazakhstan Fashion Week at National Academical Theater of Opera and Ballet in Almaty, Kazakhstan on April 11, 2018. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)

Models prepare backstage before presenting creations of Belarussian designer Tatyana Efremova during the Belarus Fashion Week in Minsk, Belarus, 14 April 2018. (Photo by Tatyana Zenkovich/EPA/EFE)

Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen walks the ramp to showcase the creation of designer Sunita Shanker during Lakme fashion week winter 2018 in Mumbai, India, Thursday, August 23, 2018. (Photo by Rajanish Kakade/AP Photo)

Models present creations by Georgian designer Lasha Jokhadze during the Tbilisi Fashion Week in Tbilisi, Georgia, October 19, 2018. (Photo by David Mdzinarishvili/Reuters)

Poshia, 16, who said she is a fashion designer smiles as she holds an umbrella for her relative near princess town, Ghana on November 23, 2018. (Photo by Zohra Bensemra/Reuters)

Models present creations by Ukrainian designer Ivan Frolov during Ukrainian Fashion Week in Kiev, Ukraine on February 1, 2019. (Photo by Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters)