Handmade Carpets of Pakistan That Can Change the Look of Your Home
Pakistan has a long history of carpet making. The earliest carpets made in Pakistan are known as “Ghiya” and date back to the 15th century. These were usually made from wool but also included cotton and silk. History of Carpet Making in Pakistan 16th Century – Use of Wooden Loom In the 16th century, carpets […]
The History of Bahawalpur – State of the Nawabs
Bahawalpur is the 11th largest city in Pakistan, as per the population census of 2017. It is located in South Punjab and has a population of about 762, 111 people. Until 1955, Bahawalpur was the capital city of the former princely state of Bahawalpur. It was ruled by the Abbassi family of Nawabs. Bahawalpur serves […]
Pottery and Other Handicrafts of Sindh
A land of aesthetics The land that begins with water and ends with high peaks, Pakistan has seen it all. Our culture, our people, have signified the preservation of our heritage. In ruins like Rotas Fort, Taxila, Mohenjo Daro, one this is common, the colour in their art. The well-thought architecture, even now, can be […]
Handicrafts of Pakistan: A Pour Over of the Famous Artistry
Acknowledging the Marvels of Pakistan Aware and delight yourself with the most absorbing specialties of our country – the captivating and alluring handicrafts. The stupendous artisanship is overwhelmingly renowned as the cultural recognition of Pakistan. The tradition of creating handicrafts is thousand-year old. It is considered as a Pakistani custom that is noticed since ancient times of […]
The History and Craft of Camel Skin Lamps in Pakistan
Crafting of Camel Skin Lamps in Pakistan The making of Camel Skin Lamps is a handiwork that has been practiced in Multan for almost a millennium! There are families in the city who have been into this business for centuries and continue to this day. Camel skin lamps Made in Multan are renowned world-wide for […]
The Rising Trend and Manufacturing of Cotton Tote Bags in Pakistan
Production Facilities For Cotton Tote Bags in Pakistan Bags are used every day to carry one thing or another and good strong bags, of the likes of cotton tote bags, can therefore come in very handy for anyone. The trend of using cotton tote bags has increased as their production has seen a rise. Also, […]
Behbud Association: A Beacon of Hope
Behbud Association: Introduction and History The concept of Behbud Association was born in the wake of the War of 1965, when the nation was faced with many problems. The foundation however was laid in 1967 by Mrs. Ahkter Riazuddin with the help of a few volunteers. From humble beginnings it has developed into national organization […]
The Flag of Pakistan is Flying High in Brazil!!
Street Child World-Cup Well it was not the FIFA World cup but it was something equally spectacular! A team of young street children have proved their mettle by clinching the bronze and bringing accolade to the name of Pakistan. How it Started The Street Child World Cup is an international platform that advocates the rights […]
The Metal-Ware Marvels
For centuries, various metals have been used by man to create a great range of items that are put to different uses. The most popular metals are gold, silver, iron and copper, as well as alloys (mixture of two or more metals) such as bronze, brass and steel. Pakistan is one of the countries that […]