Punjab: Main centers for Handicrafts

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Handicrafts of  Punjab

Punjab is one of the most vibrant statesof India. In Punjab local handicraft is very much developed. Punjab is famous for following handicraft specially:

  1. i) Phulkari
  2. ii) Wood Carving and Laquer Work

iii)     Leather Work

  1. iv) Handlooms

 

Now, we will discuss the major handicraft center for all the above crafts.

Phulkari:-

Hazara,Peshawar,Sialkot,Rawalpindi,Multan, , Ambala,Ludhiana, Chakwal of the Punjab region are the major region where Phulkari is done.

One of the most colourful and vibrant features of Punjab’s handicrafts traditions is ‘Phulkari’ which goes back to the 15th century. Phulkari embodies itself in the vibrant splendor of the ‘bagh’ design- tightly packed embroidery on a cloth in bold colours, to resemble a garden of flowers, or Phulkari work with more spread out designs.

Phulkariwere always made for home use traditionally, but visitors can pick up a souvenir from the excellent selection available in the branches of the Punjab government emporiums.

 

Wood Carving &Laquer Work:-

Although use of ivory has been banned, the wood carving continues to enjoy an excellent reputation as can be seen from the proliferation of mirror frames, tables, sofas etc. Bahadurgarh is renowned for its carved sandalwood items.

Reputed for their excellence in woodcraft and brilliant laquer work, Kartarpur, Hoshiyarpur and Jalandhar have been producing items of utility and decoration. One can buy laquer ‘pidhis’ (4 legged stools), lamps, tables and wooden toys. Royal patronage saw the development of excellent wood carving and ivory inlay work.

 

Leather Work:-

Muktasar, close to the town of Faridkot, is reputed for its ‘khosa’ (hard) and ‘kasuri’ (soft) leather ‘juttis’.

Muktasar, close to the town of Faridkot, is reputed for its ‘khosa’ (hard) and ‘kasuri’ (soft) leather ‘juttis’.

The ‘juttis’ of Patiala, the most renowned, come in gold wire and sequin work too.

The ‘juttis’ of Punjab continue to find admirers both among the locals and the international visitor. Available in a wide range of coloured thread work and gold and silver wirework, they are an integral part of its handcrafting tradition.

 

Handlooms:-

The best known centers are Hoshiyarpur, Jalandhar, Anandpur Sahib and Nakodar. One of the oldest carpet weaving centres in the country is Amritsar.

Hand woven coverings for both floor and beds, in the form of cotton rugs or ‘durries’, are a specialty in the villages of Punjab.

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