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Handwoven Phulkari design from the Punjab region, Digitized by Panjab Digital Library. Phulkari (Gurmukhi: ਫੁਲਕਾਰੀ; Shahmukhi: پھلکاری) refers to the folk embroidery of the Punjab region and Gulkari of Sindh in South Asia. [1][2][3] Although phulkari means 'floral work', the designs include not only flowers but also cover ...
Punjabi culture grew out of the settlements along the five rivers (the name Punjab, is derived from two Persian words, Panj meaning "Five" and Âb meaning "Water") which served as an important route to the Near East as early as the ancient Indus Valley civilization, dating back to 3000 BCE. [1] Agriculture has been the major economic feature of ...
t. e. A Punjabi paranda, also known as a parandi, is a women's hair ornament made of multicolored silk threads and decorated with floral (bunches) designs and ornamental tassels. The Paranda is a part of traditional ethnic Punjabi clothing and a folk accessory of Punjabi culture. Patiala is famous for its salwars and parandas [1][2][3][4][5]
textile crafting by Naran people of Pakistan traditional cap crafting by Sindhis. Pakistani craft (Urdu: پاکستانی دستکاری) has a long tradition and history.It is a traditional work or art of Pakistani people to produce, design or shape objects by using simple tools or simply by hand.
The Shilp Guru is the highest honour in the Indian handicrafts sector awarded by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.It is conferred annually upon 10 master craftspersons who have created an exceptional piece of craft work, showcased highest level of quality and skill in the traditional Indian handicrafts and passed on their skills to the next ...
Bahawalpur / Punjab Portal. Bahawalpur (Punjabi and Urdu: بہاول پور, romanised: Bahāwalpūr, pronounced [bəɦɑːʋəlpuːɾ]) is a city in Punjab, Pakistan. It is one of the ten largest cities of Pakistan and 6th most populous city of Punjab. [6] Bahawalpur is the capital of Bahawalpur Division.
Website. handicrafts.nic.in. The office of Development Commissioner for Handicrafts is the national agency which works for the development, promotion and export of Indian handicrafts. [2][3][4] The agency comes under the administrative control of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. [5]
Roshni Da mela. A famous "Roshni Mela" (festival of lights) is held in Jagraon. The fair is held at the mazar of Peer Baba Mohkumdeen and lasts for three days. Thousands of people from Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and other neighbouring states visit the place, light an earthen lamp at the mazar and pray.