Team Sheki

Sheki is included in UNESCO Creative Cities Network for Crafts and Folk Art (2017)!

One of the most ancient cities of Azerbaijan, Sheki is known as a city of fine architecture, sericulture and traditional crafts. Moreover, the city was one of the strongholds of Azerbaijani segment of the ancient Silk Roads. Its well-preserved architectural monuments are closely related to the development of traditional crafts, such as shebeke (wooden-framed stained glass) and pottery. Worth noting, Sheki’s historical center is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List of cultural sites (2019).