Copper craftsmanship of Lahij is the traditional practice of making and using copperware in the Lahij community of the Caucasus. The copper-smelting master prepares the copper then the coppersmith-hammerer moulds it into thin plates. A craftsperson engraves the plates with designs environmental in nature reflecting traditional knowledge and values. People from Azerbaijan buy the copperware to use it in their daily lives. The practice is transmitted from father to son and said to be a clear marker of Lahij identity.

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