Valida PashayevaView profile
Professor
Prof. Valida Pashayeva is a prominent academic in textile and fashion design at Atatürk University's Faculty of Fine Arts. She has held roles including Head of Department at Azerbaijan State University and has been affiliated with institutions like Moscow State Textile University. Her research focuses on traditional Turkish handicrafts, Azerbaijani textiles, and historical patterns. She has authored numerous publications on topics like the Buta motif, Safavid-era textiles, and Azerbaijani kelaghayi silk scarves. Education: She earned her doctorate from Moscow State Textile University in 1985, focusing on wool yarn production technologies. Her academic positions span over three decades, including Professor since 2016. She has supervised 2 theses and contributed to funded projects like 'GEÇMİŞİN İZLERİ ÜZERİNE ÖZGÜN GİYSİ/YÜZEY TASARIMI HAZIRLAMA.' Research Interests: Her work bridges historical textile techniques with modern design, emphasizing cultural preservation. Key areas include carpet and rug design, traditional motifs, and the intersection of textile art with architecture. She frequently presents at international conferences like the 'Uluslararası Türk Kültür Ve Sanatlarını Tanıtma Sempozyumu' and has published in journals like Design-Art-Industry . Professional Activities: She serves on editorial boards, participates in international exhibitions, and has organized events such as the '10. Uluslararası Türk Kültür Ve Sanatlarını Tanıtma Sempozyumu.' Her artistic contributions include solo and group exhibitions exploring themes like climate crisis and cultural heritage. Labs/Teams: She collaborates with Atatürk University's textile design programs and international institutions like the Tebriz Islamic Arts University. Her work often integrates historical research with contemporary design challenges.
