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Tandir craftsmanship and bread baking in Azerbaijan (Azerbaijan)
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Tandirs are traditional pottery ovens used in Azerbaijan to make bread and sometimes meat and poultry. Today, masters mostly craft two types of tandirs: surface and underground ovens. The bread baked in tandirs is considered a key to longevity and is an integral part of the daily diets of the people of Azerbaijan. In addition to being a source of livelihood, baking in tandirs is a ritual that strengthens social bonds and supports family and neighbourhood ties.