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[1] Pakistan’s diverse cultural heritage is represented in its arts and crafts. Artisans learn their skills from their forefathers and these are passed down generation to generation. Wars are fought and empires crumble but art is something which perpetuates through centuries, informing people of the times past. One such example...

[1] Women entrepreneurs and artisans are faced with many problems in Pakistan. Some are related specifically to their gender while other problems are faced by all artisans. Foremost among these are financial issues. Women lack access to credit facilities and are overwhelmed by the complex loaning procedures of financial institutions....

[1] It is no surprise that the Pakistani leather footballs used in the FIFA world cups are of the best quality and superior craftsmanship. Indeed, leather is one of Pakistan’s strong suits. Sialkot is a burgeoning hub for the leather industry, but other areas are well known for the production...

[1] The art of weaving developed in this region a long time ago. Excavations in Mohenjo Daro and Harappa have revealed that the inhabitants used spindles. These civilizations first developed the use of woven textiles. Carpet weaving is thought to be introduced by the Muslim conquerors, the Afghan Ghaznavids and...

[1] One of the greatest accomplishments of the subcontinent is the development of the technique of dyeing and patterning of fabric. The Ajrak is the unique, block printed shawl, which is a symbol of Sindhi culture. The mystifying patterns are created using carved wooden blocks using a range of colors...

[1] Rugs can have a significant value for your homes and offices however they are not cheap at all. In today’s time, rugs can be more expensive than ever considering several factors that have developed over time.  An increase in quality has led to high prices for the rugs. The...

[1] [2] For all you shopaholics out there, affordable items must sound like a heavenly deal!  From finding great deals to avoiding the crowd, there are plenty of reasons why shopping online for rugs is a smart choice! To date, the best places where you can buy carpets are from...

[1] Handmade carpets and rugs can be seen as a family heirloom that may be inherited over a few generations.  They make the most valuable gifts, and are collected with passion.  This is because it takes years of apprenticeship for these artisans to become masters in their field, and the...

We believe in adding value to people and selling unique valuable items that have their own stories to tell.  Handmade goods offer you higher quality and relatively much more attention to detail.  So if you are a unique person that believes in mindful spending, then keep on reading! Did you...

None [1] None [2] [3] They say your home should be a reflection of you. It's your sanctuary and you get to design and remodel it the way you like. This is where you spend most of your intimate time so wouldn't you want it to be neat, classy and...

The hand painting of ceramics products, particularly pottery and tiles, in stunning shades of blue and turquoise is termed, Kashi Kari. The words can be roughly translated as mosaic art in Persian. This is a centuries-old craft, which is commonly called blue pottery. The art of Kashi Kari is thought...

The Sub-Continent has a proud tradition of handicrafts. Particular among these is marble and onyx craftwork. Pakistan is especially recognized for the quality and quantity of its marble and onyx products. Marble has been utilized in the creation of the most well known and magnificent buildings across the subcontinent to...

The Kashmir Valley produces splendid works of art, done even in the remotest areas, which are just as mesmerizing as the valley itself. The handicraft industry of Kashmir comes second only to the fruit industry. Some things, like stone crafting, are done solely by men, whereas most handicrafts are produced...

*Truck Art* is perhaps the most widely known and mesmerizing regional art of Pakistan and the South Asian region. It is a common sight to see trucks trundling down highways, flaunting elaborate floral patterns and calligraphy. These decorated trucks came to be known as ‘jingle’ trucks when they serviced American...

The beautiful Swat Valley is a flourishing centre for the creation of exquisite arts and crafts. These handicrafts are accumulated by tourists and are famous at home and abroad. A bemusing variety is present in the articles made by the skilled craftsmen of Swat. Swati shawls are intended for men...

Rilli quilts are traditional symbols of the regions in which they are made. They depict stories of immense creativity, and the love and reverence which the locals hold for beautiful colors and designs. Examining a Rilli gives information about the lives of the communities that made them. It is possible...

The glass bangle making industry of Pakistan is a world not many people know about.  It originated in Ferozabad in Uttar Pradesh and was firmly established in Hyderabad after Partition.  Hyderabad is the hub for bangle craftsmanship in Pakistan as it has the most appropriate weather conditions.  Thirty-two glass bangle...

THE cottage and small-scale industries have a vital role in income and employment generation. They are a tool for the reduction of poverty. Handicrafts preserve and promote cultural and artistic traditions. However, this industry is facing serious setbacks. According to Siddiqa Malik, chairperson of the Indus Heritage Trust (IHT), “The...

In Punjab area of Pakistan, specially Multan – one of the Indian subcontinent’s oldest cities, famous blue or “Kashi” pottery craftsmanship is still alive.  This craft was originally influenced by the Central Asian art and may have originated from the city of Kashgar, in western China.  But over a period...

Pakistan is an old world civilization with a rich history of rich art and culture. Mangos, citruses, Indus dolphins, the incense of Sufi shrine, spices, and gems — it encompasses so many contradictory things within it that you will have to visit it to experience it in its true complexity and beauty....