Sheki Silk Factory
Şəki İpək Kombinatı
A large Soviet-era silk factory where you can see silk reeling and weaving, and buy traditional kelagayi silk scarves.
Sheki has been known since ancient times for silkworm raising and silk reeling, and during the Silk Road era its silk was sold as far as Europe. The Sheki Silk Factory (Şəki İpək) was founded in the Soviet era and was once one of the largest silk enterprises in the USSR. It still produces silk scarves and textiles. At certain times, you can book a visit to see the silk reeling and weaving processes. The factory has a shop selling kelagayi scarves, which were added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014. Before you go, check with your hotel whether the factory is open to visitors.
Opening hours
Weekday daytime (confirm before visiting)
Nearby sights
- Juma Mosque of Sheki
- Sheki Old Town
- Lower Caravanserai
- Upper Caravanserai
- House of Shakikhanovs
- Shaki Fortress
- Palace of Shaki Khans
- Round Temple (Three Saints Church)