Punjab's Art and Craft

Punjab has the distinguished tradition of art and craft which its people have maintained in spite of vicissitudes of time.

Needle work of Punjab is unique. Weaving of Durries i.e. cotton bed or floor spreads, in myriad motifes and designs especially by young girls in the villages has been a long tradition in Punjab.

The patterns of needle work done on the bed spreads, chunnis, dupattas and shirts and Salvars, are still different. Punjabi hands fans like the Japenese are almost typical and their leaves are made in much the same way as phulkaris etc. are made.

Mud walls of the rural houses in Punjab are painted on festive occasions like Dushera, Karva chauth, Holi, Diwali etc.

Punjabi juttis, the shoes made of self cured leather and embroidered all over with gold and silver wires, are famous in the world for their unique designs and high quality.

The wood work of Punjab has also been traditionally famous. Artistic beds with comfortable, skillfully made, back rests fitted with mirrors and carved colourful legs called Pawas, low seats called Peeras.