The making of camel art product is a handwork that has been
practiced in Multan for almost a millennium. There are families in the city who
have been into this business for centuries and continue to this day. Camel skin
products are made in Multan are renowned world-wide for the intricate hard
handwork done on them by skilled artisans. It is one of the most famous and
lucrative crafts of Multan. Camels can be found easily in areas near to Multan
since Multan is located very close to the desert. The cholistan desert of
Punjab is very close to Multan. Therefore, the main raw material can easily be
found in Multan. Camel products are a small piece of desert crafted from dried
camel skin in cholistan desert and the painted over to create a unique craft
not found anywhere else. Light pierces through the porous camel skin to create
shadow of the desert night. Making camel skin product is a long and delicate
process that requires a lot of hard work. It is basically a combination of
three different types of arts that join together to shape these show pieces.
The artisans combine their talent and hard work to create. One is Clayman,
second the Naqash ans third the Dabgar. Each of three work in unison to produce
ornate camel skin products in Multan. The Kaman Gara area in Multan is the
primary focal point of artworks where we can see numerous camel leather craft
components in history of Pakistan that are quickly intrigued and acknowledged.
It's the creation of the famous craftsman Ustad Mohammed Abdullah Naksh. He was
born in the artist's city in 1898 and served his talent a lot and made Pakistan
history in camel leather craft. He also taught tricks and techniques,
transferred his talent to others and helped the art of living. overtime, people
stopped using camel leather items regularly instead of using other items such
as plastic or glass. From now on, camel skin craft are still relevant. they are
used to manufacture elegant decorative items such as flower pots, lamps
jewelry, boxes lamp shades, stationery boxes and vases. Camel skin products are
the part of an art that is self-applauding and doesn't need any words to
explain because it speaks for itself. It is said to be the cultural heritage of
our country as the making, designing and crafting everything is done by our
very own Pakistani artisans and craftsmen. the inteicacy and delicacy with
which they are being made is what makes them so precious. the technique of
making camel skin product is referred to as Naqashi in the native language. the
process of making these product is not an easy task at all and need so much
specification. Pakistan crafts brings ultimate and exclusive variety of
different products to decor your home or living home. Pakistan is rich in this
art form and people from other countries also admire it. Travelers carried
these things to our nation, which bolsters our way of life. There is a massive
demand for camel leather product in Europe and Persian Gulf.
(Size :40 cm)
Please note: These products are handmade and/or
naturally produced. Some variance in pattern placement, minor size variation
and colour variations may occur and may look slightly different from the photos