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The weaving
of the vegetable fibres and the making of wicker articles
for daily use are amoung the oldest creations of human hands.
The bcraft of basketry is widely practised all over Punjab.
The
cotton bed or floor spreads in myriad motives and designs
especially by young girls in the villages has been a long
tradition in Punjab.
Needle
work of Punjab is unique, it has beautiful names because of
its associations with beautify aspects of life and the beautiful
designs which the fingers of Punjab’s proverbially beautiful
women create have such a wealth of forms and motifs that they
defy enumeration.
Punjabi
Juttis are embroidered with gold and silver wires all over
in different patterns covering every parts of the pair so
that it looked as if it was made of solid gold and silver.
Metalwork
in Punjab is also very famous. The common use of metal objects
in daily life necessitated the evolving of various products
and techniques.
Woodcarving
is the most ancient and popular craft worked withal by an
ordinary carpenter and the most expert of artists. The woodwork
of Punjab has been traditionally famous.
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