Turkmenistan completes carpet factory construction

Construction of a factory for production of carpets and rugs in Ashgabat was completed, said the Turkmen government Feb. 15.

The factory can produce 800,000 square meters of carpets and rugs a year.

It has been equipped with modern hardware from leading international manufacturers, making it possible to produce carpets of various shapes, sizes and designs.

In addition to the automated factory lines, there is also a workshop for production of the Turkmen national handmade carpets.

A total of 500 new jobs will be created at the factory.