Sabir Bayramov, a resident of Laj village in the Lankaran region of Azerbaijan, has been dedicated to the art of woodcarving—one of the prominent branches of Azerbaijan’s decorative-applied folk art for over two decades. Having lived abroad for many years, mainly in Kazakhstan, Sabir traces his passion for this craft back to his childhood, when he showed a natural inclination toward shaping wooden figures.

Throughout his career, Sabir has specialized in creating intricate depictions of nature, especially animal and bird figures. He prefers to use naturally dried wood collected from local forests as his primary material. For him, the craft is not only a creative outlet but also a continuous learning experience. As he explains, “When I carve a figure from wood, I enjoy the process and always feel like I’m learning something new.”

Sabir’s works have been showcased in exhibitions and have earned him several awards and diplomas. While most of his current orders come from Kazakhstan, where interest in handcrafted wooden items is particularly high, he expresses a strong desire to revive local appreciation for woodcarving in Azerbaijan. He believes that with the support of ABAD, this traditional art form can be elevated to a new level.

Today, his unique handmade pieces are on display and available for purchase at the ABAD Handicrafts Center located in Icherisheher, Baku’s historic old city.