Punjab is a paradise for the lovers of handloom and handicrafts, many of them unusual and highly specialized and practiced all over the state. The state is one of the largest manufacturer and exporter of handloom product, handicrafts and hosiery goods. The hand woven carpets of Amritsar, durries (traditional carpets), counterpanes, woolen shawls, jutties (footwear), carved furniture, inlay furniture, lacquer finish furniture, sports goods, leather garments and numerous other articles attract shoppers from all over the county and abroad.
The colorful Phulkaris of
Punjab and the antique-finish jewelry are always in high demand.
Punjab’s very own Pidhis are low, four legged woven stools that are used widely. Wood work of Hoshiarpur and Kartarpur are renowned for artistic furniture with intricate designs. The inlay furniture is made by carving out detailed designing and then inlaying them with ivory though nowadays white plastics are used instead. Durries of
Punjab are spreads to be used on floor or on bed and are adored for their rugged look though fitting snugly in contemporary homes.
Punjab dolls are quite a fave buy especially the
Punjabi bride dolls and the dolls dancing traditional Bhangra. Some other dolls are embellished with colorful additions of beads, buttons, feathers, tinsels and tassels. Paper Mache utensils for household storage are also useful buys.
Punjab jutties especially those from Muktsar are coveted all through the world for its color, elegance, beauty and utility all wrapped in one. Gold, silver and multicolored ornate jutties with a royal look are a must buy inclusion in your
shopping list if you are in
Punjab. A Magic Pair of jutties will go with anything in your closet.
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