Khujum Silk Carpet Factory

The Khujum (Hudjum) silk carpet factory is a hand-knotted carpet workshop at 12A Hujum Street in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, within walking distance of Shah-i-Zinda. Visitors can watch weavers knot silk and wool carpets and sometimes try tying knots at a small masterclass; entry to the workshop is reported to be free. Carpets are expensive and prices run from several hundred dollars to thousands of dollars for large silk pieces, so for most visitors it is a place to watch rather than buy. Reviews are mixed: some visitors report high-pressure sales tactics, unusual payment requests and quality worries in the shop, so buyers should compare prices, examine the knot density, insist on a written receipt and avoid paying through unfamiliar channels. Export of carpets older than 50 years requires a certificate. Addresses vary slightly across guides (Hujum or Jami Street), and hours are not confirmed, so confirm on a map app.