Copper craft in the XIX century

But by the end of the 19th century, the number of workshops decreased dramatically due to the introduction of cheap Russian factory products. Also other arts - blacksmithing, leather craft, arms production – were diminished. Nevertheless, traditional workshop facilities and instruments, the tradition of copper casting, forging and carving are preserved today. The inclusion of Lahij's copper craft into UNESCO’s list will undoubtedly contribute to the preservation of ancient traditions of the Azerbaijani people, handing on to future generations, and socio-economic development of this ancient settlement.