The principal professions in the steppe Turkish communities included the ironmongery and the mine-working. Perfect swords, shields, javelins, spears, and arrowheads were produced by these Turkish communities. The handles of the Turkish swords that were decorated with animal figures would be covered with a golden sheet and it would be ornamented with precious stones. The belt buckles, strap tips, tinder cases, arrow boxes (sadak), armours and helmets would be decorated with ornamented gold and silver. The metallic plates, metal drinking cups and sculptures most of which were the works of art were made by the Turks.
These kinds of products were found in abundant amounts that were excavated from thousands of tombs that were scattered in the steppe lands that extended from China towards the Danube banks. Furthermore, the cauldrons, water pitchers, buckets, large nomadic tents that houses thousands of people in them, vehicles, horse equipment; saddles and harnesses that were found indicated that there was a much crowded group of craftsmen within the steppe Turkish community. The carpet makers, rug sellers, boot-makers, sock makers, felt cap producers, weavers and tailors should be added to this group of craftsmen.
There were also some talented carpenters and wood engravers within the Steppe Turkish community. Asian Huns would make tables, armchairs, cupboards, and bedsteads and they would use curtains. Most of these household materials that were used by Hun people were borrowed by China and they were in fashion. The ancient Turks would even iron their clothes.