Handicrafts In Pakistan

High quality handicrafts have been produced in all the areas of Pakistan through ages. These handicrafts are produced by women working in their homes. Some of these handicrafts are produced jointly by men and women. In Sindh, glass cut work on clothes is very fine and exclusive. Sindhi Ajrak, colourful sheets (chadors) are very prominent and appreciated.

In Karachi, ornaments and decoration pieces are made of shells and stones. Embroidery and glass cut work done in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is of high quality. Punjab has a name in its handicrafts. Multani camel skin lamps and painted vessels of Bahawalpur show artistic and designed work of the people of the area. Engraved furniture is made in Chiniot. The glass work and embroidery of Balochistan is of high standard, especially the Balochi embroidery is an excellent artistic work.

The handicrafts industry exists in most of the towns, cities and villages of Pakistan, which is a source of providing employment to the people on the one hand and a source of enrichment of our culture. Handicrafts of Pakistan are also a source of earning foreign exchange.

 

 

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