Khadi Weave: Threads Art of South Punjab

Making chadar is an extensively cultural tradition in Pakistan. This art of weaving relates to very elaborated shawls and blankets using mainly khadi, a hand-spun and hand-woven cloth. Khadi, the darling of organic and eco-friendly lovers, is how artisans paint the canvas of cloth with their creativity involving many weaving and embroidery processes. This abstract will elaborate the historical and cultural importance of Chadar making in Pakistan, also its socio-economic significance. Juridical, as the craft gets the generations of the artisanal tradition, and artists usually making small communities adding to the preservation of traditional techniques and strengthening of the local economy. Chadar is made using traditional handlooms where artisans in Pakistan creatively weave beautiful designs and motifs by taking inspiration from various regions and ethnicities of the country. This craft which uses natural dyes is done so meticulously that no two pieces can be alike, nor made, impacting the environment. While Chadar-making is an art, it also serves a great deal to the economic well-being of many families of Pakistan. Mostly women artisans are able to make a living from working with their hands that will assist in their economic independence and help grow their community. Tourists and collectors from other countries are also attracted by this craft, which in turn contributes to our economy.