Arts and crafts of pakistan

Brief description of the famous arts and crafts of different areas of PAKISTAN

1. Arts and crafts of PAKISTAN Wardah shabbir 587

2. 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 of  Indus Valley , Harappa  and  Mohen-jo-Daro   civilizations

3. The handicrafts of Pakistan are famous for enchanting embellishment attractive colors bewitching textures. many regions of Pakistan have their own individual handicrafts  heritage

4. Pakistani  artisans  are very brilliant and genius in their skill Whether it is embroidery, weaving, printing or designing, they are master in every quality

5. Wooden bowls The handmade wooden  pottery especially bowls and carves are the distinctive parts of the heritage of  Hunza .

6. A   handwoven  utensil  is very popular not only in the rural but also in the urban areas of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan. This is used for keeping  Chapati  ( Bread ) and commonly known as   Chaba . Chaba

7. Sillanwali  is a small town located in the Sargodha district of Pakistan which is particularly famous for its   woodwork  handicrafts , which are largely exported to other cities, provinces and even to other countries.

8. Clay penny banks The traditional penny banks or money boxes made of clay have still not lost their popularity among Pakistani kids.

9. Camel-skin lamps and shades decorated in colourful floral patterns represent an ancient handicraft.. Camel-skin lamps

10. Clay pots of multan Some  clay pots are amazingly decorated with fantastic mirror work in Multan and the Southern Punjab

11. Patchwork one cannot deny the beauty of the superb and handmade  patchwork  art of Sindh

12. Blue Pottery Multan , Bahawalpur and Hala are famous for the blue pottery made of special clay found in these areas

13. Marble Carving Marble Carving generally come from Balochistan and NWFP The utility articles of Balochistan include marble carved in decorative patterns

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Ceramic items Present ceramic items are the latest crafts of Sindh .

18. Door chimes The people of Sindh love their traditional hand  woven buckets and door chimes.

19. Chiniot’s wood carvings Chiniot is famous world-wide for the quality and intricacy of its wood carving

20. Kashmiri shawl women combine elements of design and pattern into fabric, as well as bright, beautiful colors, they transforms the piece of fabric into an immediate piece of art of art.

21. 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.

22. CAMEL BONE CRAFTS Multan is also famous for the exotic handicrafts made with camel bones.  Camel bone is considered as along lasting material for making amazing handicrafts and articles for decoration.

23. Crafts of S ialkot Sialkot is famous for: Surgical instruments Sports goods