Handicrafts in Jhang !

Jhang is famous for a lot of handicrafts mastered by the skilled Jhangvian artists and artisans.

Embroidered Shawls:

The Embroidered shawls are more an artform than a piece of garment. The intricate patterns and colorful ideas put in by the women of Jhang are loved throughout the world. These shawls come in all shades and design. These Pashmina shawls are best in quality and art work. The stitches used are simple stem, chain and darn. Lovely floral, faunal, bird and almond motifs in imaginative color combinations, perfected over centuries are the hallmark of Jhang Shawls.

 Woodworks:

Intricate fascinating wood carving in Arabesque or "Jali" has for long been associated with muslim culture. Chiniot is the heaven of all woodworks. The warm and soft quality of wood enabled the carpenters to exhibit beautiful craftsmanship. Artifacts such as wooden screens, tables, chests, boxes, and a host of other articles are of international renown. The design used are floral and fruit ensembles, almond and mango motifs.

Zaarban (Nara) and Paranda Making

It is another one of Jhang's traditional craft in which women artisans are engaged. Zaarban (Nara) is usually a webbed lace measuring about 2 meters in length used for stringing pyjamas. The paranda is a three strand, colorful item edged with pom-poms, beads and sequins. It is used by women adorn their hair and enhance its length and beauty.