The embroidery of Punjab is very skilled more so the intricate phulkari work. Colours of all kinds and skilled labour create this most apt and admirable example of our folk artistry. Each area has its own most exquisite motif and each part of Punjab is able to bestow to embroidery a character and grace all its own. Multan is known for its hot weather as well as for its cool colors of culture which can be seen in its handicrafts ranging from the blue pottery building tiles to the patterns of embroidery in the dress of the people .

. We have described here some most common varities of Embroidery in Multan. 		            

MAROORI TANKAA

This embroidery has a unique pattern and has very interesting way of making designs. A thread is rolled over a needle and then needle is removed thus creating a "maroori" of thread. 		                
                      MAROORI

ANSOO TANKAA

Ansoo needle work is characterized by typical bricks and squires like patterns. Any type of cloth can be used for this needle work. 		                
                     ANSOO

AAR KI KARHAI

Aar needle work is the most popular type of embroidery all over Pakistan and specially in Multan .Hundreds of pattern and designs are available in this category. 		                
                                 AAR

AAR KI KARHAI(DENSE)

It as same as above category .Aar needle work is the most popular type of embroidery all over Pakistan and specially in Multan .Hundreds of pattern and designs are available in this category. 		                
                     AAR BHARWAAN

JAALI KAA KAAM (EMBROIDERY ON NET)

This is a new addition in Multani Embroidery and gaining so much popularity all over Pakistan. The thread is passed through holes in the net, thus creating a very beautiful design on net. 		                                                      JAALI

SHADOW WORK

This Embroidery does not need any introduction because of its popularity. Hundered of patterns and designs are available in this category . Shadow work can also be mixed with other type of stitches , thus creating an attractive look. 		                
                         SHADOW WORK

TAAR KASHI

This very attractive and interesting piece of art. This is very popular work . In this embroidery, the fibers of cloth are first separated and then rearranged with the help of threads, so very beautiful patterns are created 		                
                       TAAR KASHI


 

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