In the paper it is dealt with the centres of handicraft carried out activity in Nakhchivan at the Middle Ages. At the time of Middle Ages many kinds of professions have developed in Nakhchivan region as in the other territories of Azerbaijan and for this reason it have been created handicraft centres here, where different craftsmen have assembled. At that time development of centralized handicraft areas have carried out great importance in the economy, life and extension of the trade relations of the country.

Key words: The Middle Ages, Nakhchivan, the handicraft areas, economy, the trade relations