İçərişəhər “ABAD” sərgi-satış mərkəzi

Tucked into the stone alleys of Baku’s İçərişəhər, the ABAD exhibition-sales center is a deliberate, civic showcase of Azerbaijani craft. The shop occupies vaulted rooms and sunlit alcoves inside the Old City reserve, where long shelves and alcove displays put hand-painted canvases and artisanal trinkets front and center. It feels less like a tourist stall and more like a working gallery—state-backed, curated, unapologetically proud of provenance. Prices run higher than the bargain tables on the promenade, but the objects are genuine: original paintings, carved pieces and one-of-a-kind souvenirs made by named masters. Locals come when they want something authentic; visitors come to learn what traditional craft looks and feels like in the flesh. It’s a cultural bridge—an institution that keeps skills alive while offering artisans a steady market. Practical note: the space is large and worth a slow walk-through, but double-check opening times; the shop has been known to close earlier than posted. Go with time to browse and an appetite for real craftsmanship.