Thriving Wooden Crafts Industry in Pakistan

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. It is generally produced by an individual, group or independent artists, and while it is an ancient custom, artists process traditional craft material such as brass, wood, clay, textiles, paper, or other embroidery material to create handmade items. Stone carving, sandstone, onyx, metalwork, pottery, and ajraks are commonly used techniques and materials to work upon handicrafts.
Pakistan has a diverse history of handicrafts. Experts suggest that 80% of South Asian craftsmanship are still found in Pakistan, and the former craftsmen were mostly from the different regions of the country. People of Karachi used to sell "jewellery, ornaments, textiles, furniture, leather goods" and other handmade items in markets that gives an impression of its historical existence. Multan is one of the oldest regions in Pakistan where artisans create or decorate objects traditionally. Camel skin is used to produce camel-lamps, whereas camel bone is used to produce jewellery and decorative pieces. Wood crafts and blue pottery are commonly used by the artisans. "Multani Khussa", a type of shoes is created by crafting leather. Sindh is a region that produces wooden furniture, sports goods and embroidery items
Pakistan handicrafts sector is tremendously undervalued, not playing a significant role in its economic development. It possibly lacks international marketing assistance, international distribution channels and low legislation attention. Crafts in Pakistan, according to News media was listed among the low-earning businesses as compared to other assets. It estimates an amount of $255 million annually. However, it does play a lead role in rural areas, especially among women. In short, the crafts industry in Pakistan is booming and will continue to go from strength to strength.