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The legacy of the Silk Road is still visible in the picturesque village of Basgal, which is the home of Azerbaijani kelaghayi making. Kelaghayi is a traditional Azerbaijani women’s silk headwear recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as world’s intangible cultural heritage. As a keepsake …

Kelaghayi is a traditional Azerbaijani women’s headwear made of pure silk that has engraved the concepts such as purity, dignity, beauty and peace in Azerbaijani people’s minds being an integral part of the centuries-old cultural heritage of the country. As a keepsake and fashion accessory, kelaghayi is also very popular …