Handicrafts of Pakistan

Handicrafts reflect the culture, tradition of the artisans who create them. It draws a line between a thing that is skillfully handmade to what are mass produced products, and to grabs the attention to the skill and endeavors of the craftsman or craftswomen. The actual beauty of a piece of handicrafts certainly depends on the transparency of material, the glimpses of a culture and touch of art.


Pakistan has a rich history of handicrafts. The entire wealth of timeless Pakistani handicrafts has survived through ages. The legacy of Pakistani culture promises everything- beauty, dignity, form and style. These handicrafts radiate an aura of glory, exhibit hereditary skills and show painstaking craftsmanship of hours of work.

Carpet

Hand loomed Textile

Metal crafts brass and copper

Basketry

Pottery

Wooden furniture

Hand printed Fabric

Zardosi and thread work on Fabrics

Jewelry

Glass bangles

Folk art embroideries

Paper flower crafts

Porcelain flowers

Silver metal Jewelry

Rock Salt Lamp

Camel skin lamp

Ralli work (Patch work)

Doll Making with traditional dresses