BALOCHI HANDY CRAFTS
Balochistan has a long tradition of producing handicrafts. This tradition began centuries ago, and it is still progressing. Handicrafts from Balochistan are known all over the world for the beauty of their designs, richness of the color, and prices.
Besides being popular within Pakistan, these handicrafts are being exported to various foreign countries, especially the west.
The needle work of the handicrafts are very attractive. This work is mostly carried out by the elderly women and young girls. The handicraft’s needle work is common all over Balochistan. The women and girls spend hours in doing the embroidery work as a means of earning for the family.
Needle-work in Balochistan has various designs and embroidery techniques which vary from place to place. Different areas of Balochistan are known for their distinctive designs. Dera Bugti is famous for ‘Kowchik’ which is embroidered on shawls and shirts for the women. It is famous and popular in most part of Pakistan.
Kalat and Khuzdar districts are famous for their ‘Moshamka needle work.’ It involves stitch work in different colors. It may include the use of mirror work. Sibbi district is well-known for “Jok” needle work in which fine thread of various colors and shades is used.
The needle-work on dress, cushions and bed sheets are a special attraction for the people. Their beauty and artistic value is a matter of pride for those who work on them. Embroidered caps, purses and belts are also much in demand.
Carpets and well-hangings of Balochistan are another source of attraction for everyone. Carpets form not only a special part of the setting in the tribal house holds, but the tradition has also won a place of popularity in the city homes.
Balochi handicrafts are an important source of foreign exchange earnings for the country. Pottery and ornaments have always been the symbols of the development of civilization. Balochi ornaments; especially the silver ornaments show the skill and artistry of craftsmen. The handicrafts industry of Balochistan needs to be encouraged and supported at the government level. It adds to the foreign exchange earnings in addition to providing jobs for thousands.
The handicrafts also boost up the image of the Baloch and Balochistan in international circles, because these reflect the artistic temperament of a nation.
the women entrepreneur Company is involve in Balochi Embroidery business in large scale not only for profit purposes but also to encourage the skilled women of the area and to make sure a sustainable economy for them in reward of their hard work .The Women entrepreneur company WEC has linked more than 91 women of balochistan with local and national market regarding the reasonable prices. The market middleman and brokers usually exploit the skilled labor and workers as the very less amount is paid to them in return of their hard work. The women entrepreneur company pay the local women the very reasonable wages for their skill full works. The quality based embroidery Balochi dresses are bought and sent to Quetta and Karachi and local skilled women receive handsome and good returns for their handicrafts.
