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“ART OF CROCHET”
Multan
is one of the eldest cities of Pakistan. It’s the centre of art and
culture. Always Multan played a big role in “HANDICRAFT” field. Since so
many centuries the “Knitting” work is being done decorated with the help
of “Crochet” in the past history of Multan. In past “Crochet” work was
done with the wool of animals. Now this work is done with all variety of
beautiful and
colourful
threads such as Nylon Thread, Golden and Silver Tila, Neemzari, Silk
Thread. Crochet handicraft is being decorated by all types of beads and
sequence which are responsible for attraction. Beautiful and charming
designs are made by “Crochet”, no one can remain to appreciate it. It’s
totally a handmade work. “Crochet” work is a home industry in Multan and
its surrounding. Now “Crochet” work is being popular in all over the
world.There are numbers of beautiful and
colourful
things are produce here.
For Women’s:
Bride lenga and choli set, shirts, doppatas,, glooves and socks,
jackets, saries, jersies, shaals, full and half sleeves, jewellary and
under garments etc.
For Men:
Coat, uppers, callars, mufflers, tie, shirts, caps, cardigan, blazer and
socks etc.
For Kids:
Baby and baba suits, gloves, socks, caps, feeder saver, baby bed set and
toys etc.
Miscellaneous:
Bed sheets, pillow covers, sofa covers, sofa backs, handkerchiefs, floor
cushions, curtains, tea cozy cover, glass cover, plate cover, table mat,
bags, Holy books covers, mirror covers, mobile phone cover, comb cover,
perfume cover and decoration pieces etc.
“Fatima
Kanwal” is one of the brilliant and skillful “Crochet” worker of Multan.
She is in touch with “Crochet” work when she was only seven years old.
Now she had passed 30 years in “Crochet” field. Hundreds of students had
been passed out for her institute and they were working in different
cities of “Pakistan”. She worked long hours and contributed her services
in the struggle for the development and progress of the “Crochet” etc.
She had proven herself by introducing new crafts and received many
awards from local and Government bodies an her achievements. Now she is
performing her services in “Multan Craft Bazar” which is the historical
and cultural capital of Pakistan. |
