The history of bone work and antler work takes us to the Mughal period where this work was done as a proper job in Pakistan today and the products created are known as plastics in today’s world. Each material and technique used by Pakistani craftsmen in doing this bone work is unique. In ancient period of time, combs were also ...Read More »
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Ziarat -the valley of beauty
Ziarat is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Pakistan. Its greenery, natural landscapes, the highest peaks of khilafat hills and the historic places like Quaid-e-Azam (R.A) residency makes it worth seeing. Ziarat is situated 2400 meters away from Quetta. It’s the capital of district Zhob. Ziarat is one of those districts who have highest human development index. It ...Read More »
Khussa
Khussa a traditional and all time famous footwear of Pakistan that like by every age group of people, the kids, teenagers, men, and women, and our grand parents too. We can consider that it is an important part of rich and poor, urban or village culture of Pakistan. Khussa is available in attractive, but complicated designs with interesting patterns, made ...Read More »
Hand Woven Carpets
Pakistan is one of the largest producers of Hand woven carpets in the world. From the past few decades, Pakistani hand woven carpets have become famous, and reached every farthest corner of the world. Only a few people know the fact that the people of Moenjo Daro and Harappa also knew the use of spindles and spun of different weaving ...Read More »
Balochi Women Life
The woman of Baluchistan is different from the woman belonging to other parts of country. It does not mean that they have one hand spare or they have four eyes, they are same as all woman but yeah their life style and their patterns of thinking are different. The woman of Baluchistan belongs to both urban Baluchistan who have access ...Read More »
HEC
The higher education commission which was the remarkable step by Pakistan Government in the last decade is the active body for development of research, education and technology in the country. The higher education commission was formed with the idea to promote higher education, encourage young generation in order to prepare them for the upcoming challenges and the leaders of tomorrow ...Read More »
Stone Crafts Jewellery
Pakistan is famous for the handicrafts it produces, which are famous in all over the world. Wood carving, metal crafting and ceramic making are the important areas of these handicrafts. But the most important area is of stone crafting. Pakistan is enriched with many kinds of minerals. So, gemstones are also found in a huge quantity in this country. These ...Read More »
Rock Salt Crafts
There are various mountain ranges located in the north region of Pakistan. These ranges are enriched with minerals and salts. Himalaya range is also known for the minerals it keeps, but in the history of sub-continent, the oldest salt mines are the Khewra salt mines which are located at the foothills of Khewra salt range. These mines produce 325000 tonnes ...Read More »
Sindhi Karhai
The province of Sindh known for its diverse culture is rich in creative embroiders which moved from different parts of India. These embroiders create stunning pieces of embroidery which highlights the creativity in themselves. Among all the famous embroidery work of Pakistan, Sindhi karhai is quite famous that plays a great part from the beautiful province of Sindh. This Sindhi ...Read More »
Paranda
Paranda is a tradition, a symbol of Pakistani culture like by the women of villages and also by the women belong from the cities. There is no doubt to say that it is a traditional eastern wear. A woman that wearing a causal shalwar suit can make her dress more beautiful and attractive by wearing matching or contrast color paranda. ...Read More »
