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Marble Art Work

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Pakistani land is blessed with various types of minerals and rocks. The types of soil also vary, so that we can grow every kind of fruits, vegetables and crops. Among all the useful minerals, onyx and marble are the one. These two minerals are usually found in the province of Baluchistan. Pakistan is blessed with marbles and onyx of various colors and types and these marbles are acknowledged worldwide because of their color and quality. Many products are made with them and these marbles are also decorated by inlaying different patterns and beautiful colors.

Ralli Quilt

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Ralli quilts are time-honored or traditional quilts, a symbol of hand art that made by the women of Sindh a province of Pakistan. Ralli is also known as gindi, rillis, etc. The ralli is a cultural icon for the area where they made. This traditional piece of art is used to cover the bed or charpayi, or quilts can also be covered with colorful ralli. In past, rallis were made at home by using hand dyed cotton cloth for the family use.

Ralliart Work

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Rallis are made with remarkable artwork done on them. These art pieces created by the women of Sindh side consist of beautiful patterns and creative designs. Creativity is something, which is always present in every human being and so in the women of Sindh. Rallis are made with a lot of hard work and creativity. It is one of the cottage Industries of Pakistan so it must be said that a proper source of earning for the women of Sindh. These colorful quilts are a delight for one's eyes and the beautiful patchwork reflects the culture of Sindh.

Semi Precious Stone Jewellery

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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.

Islamic Art & Craft

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The concept of Islamic art is somewhat different, but it has played a huge role in the fields of architecture, paintings, handicrafts, calligraphy, pottery and music. Islamic art is something associated with the beliefs of Muslims. It is being done in sub-continent from millions of years and still it has its own importance in our country.

Islamic Calligraphy Art

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The inventive practice of handwriting/calligraphy sharing an Islamic ethnic heritage is called Islamic Calligraphy. This form of art is constructed on Arabic scripting, which was utilized by all Muslims in their relevant patois for a very long time. As making pictures of living things is prohibited in Islam, so Muslims exhibit their artistry in this way.

Mirror Work in Embroidery

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Mirror work usually known as Sheesha Work is an embroidery type. It is done in dry arid regions of India and Pakistan. This elegant embroidery is done with different shapes of mirrors that create a deep sensation in the hearts of other people. This handwork of ordinary people looks so accurate and perfect and due to this, Mirror work has become a popular handicraft of Pakistan.

Bone Art Work in Pakistan

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 made with these materials which were quite hard and strong.

Hand Woven Carpets

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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 materials and the use of woven materials was first developed in that era.

Khussa

 

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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 with the best quality soft, pure, and colorful leather that is flexible while using it.

Embroidery Work

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Embroidery work is done on a large scale in Pakistan. Not only men, but women of Pakistan also do this elegant work on different types of clothing and accessories. Embroidery work has importance in Pakistan as well as in its neighboring country India. So, it must be said that embroidery is the token of traditional work of these two countries. Pakistan possessed many textile production ideas from the start and also adapted some at the time of Partition. Many craftsmen moved from the neighbor country to Pakistan. Not only this, but Pakistan also adapted some of the embroidery techniques from Afghanistan, Iran and China so it must be said that most of the Pakistani embroidery techniques are a mixture of these four countries.

Rock Salt Crafts

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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 of salt per annum. Many products are made with the salt obtained from Khewra mines. Usually the products are made by the accumulation of natural salt rocks and this work is being done from millions of years.

Stone Crafts Jewellery

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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.