Arts and crafts

of PAKISTAN
Furqan
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 The marvelous artisanship is the most
renowned cultural identification of
Pakistan
The handicrafts making tradition is
thousands of years old
It is evident from the ancient
excavations ofIndus
Valley,HarappaandMohen-jo-
Darocivilizations
 The handicrafts of Pakistan are famous
for
enchanting embellishment
attractive colors
textures.
many regions of Pakistan have their own
individual handicraftsheritage
Wooden bowls

Thehandmadewooden
potteryespecially
bowls and carves are
the distinctive parts of
the heritage ofHunza.
 Sillanwaliis a small town located
in theSargodhadistrict of
Pakistan which is particularly
famous for
itswoodworkhandicrafts
, which are largely exported to
other cities, provinces and even
to other countries.
 Ahandwovenutensilis very popular
not only in the rural but also in the urban
areas of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan.
This is used for keepingChapati( Bread )
and commonly known asChaba.

Chaba
 Clay penny banks

The traditionalpenny
banksormoney boxesmade
ofclayhave still not lost
their popularity among
Pakistani kids.
Clay pots of
multan
Someclay potsare
amazingly decorated
with fantastic mirror
workin Multan and the
Southern Punjab
 Blue Pottery

Multan, Bahawalpur and Hala

are famous for the blue
pottery made of special clay
found in these areas
Camel-skin lamps
Camel-skin lamps
and shades
decorated in
colourful floral
patterns represent
an ancient
handicraft..
 Patchwork
One of the
superb and
handmadepa
tchworkart
of Sindh
 Rallis
Women make beautiful quilts with
bright colors and bold patterns. The
quilts are called "Ralli"
Rallis are made in the southern
provinces of Pakistan including Sindh,
Baluchistan and in the Cholistan
desert on the southern border of
Punjab
 Marble Carving
Marble Carving generally come from
Balochistan and KPK.

The utility articles of Balochistan

include marble carved in decorative
patterns
 Hand knotted carpets

Lahore and surrendering areas

are also world famous for its
hand knotted carpets
weavers use eye-catching colours
and create beautiful designs
 Brass work
In Peshawar, brass work is
done on many things like
household utensils of daily use
to decoration pieces

In Peshawar a big market is

allocated for this handicraft,
known as, "Misgaran Bazaar,"
that means, bazaar of brass
workers.
Present ceramic items
are the latest crafts of
Sindh.

Ceramic items
 Door chimes

The people of Sindh love their

traditional
handwovenbucketsanddoor
chimes.
Chiniots wood carvings

Chiniot is famous world-wide

for the quality and intricacy
of its wood carving
 Kashmiri shawl
women combine elements of
design and pattern into
fabric, as well as bright,
beautiful colors.
 Cane baskets and bags
In the northern areas and hill
stations, the canes and the
handicrafts made of cane are very
famous among the tourists and
holiday makers.
CAMEL BONE CRAFTS

Multanis also famous for the

handicrafts made with camel bones.
Camel bone is considered as along
lasting material for making amazing
handicrafts and articles for
decoration.
 Crafts of Sialkot

Sialkot is famous for:

Surgical instruments
Sports goods
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