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Buy some ‘jorab’ socks

These slipper socks are a celebration of Azerbaijani culture and artistry. Knitted with traditional patterns, each sock is beautiful and holds special meaning in the designs. These beautiful socks, called "jorab", have been a rich part of Azerbaijani culture for centuries, and were traditionally made as part of a bride’s dowry. While weaving and knitting are widespread across Azerbaijan, one place where these closely linked age-old crafts are especially prevalent are the mountain villages of the Gusar region. The inhabitants of these villages – largely formed of Lezgis, an ancient people of the Caucasus Mountains – have been keeping sheep since time immemorial, meaning there’s always been an abundance of wool for local women to make carpets and clothes to keep everyone cosy and warm in winter. Skills and knowledge have been passed down from generation to generation and still today young girls learn to weave and knit from an early age. 

One of the Lezgis’ most symbolic products are thick and vibrantly patterned slipper socks called “jorab”. What’s more, these hand-knitted winter warmers make an ideal gift or souvenir which you can buy at the local bazaar in Gusar or even online from outside the country.