Art Work of the magic hands

October 3, 2010

Fair Crafts Pakistan, recently established in 2009 by a group of artists who believe in the beauty and value of Pakistani Handicrafts. The aim of the organization is to explore the artisans and rich artistic culture of far flung areas which continue to uphold the traditional pride of Pakistan. The organization promises to explore remote areas and know first hand the riches contained in the sensitive palms of these rough hewn workers who had been affected by urbanization and loss of patronage
The march of time has not dimmed the magic of these fingers. They continue to weave the finest fabrics and fashion the most exquisite artefacts. Pakistani craftsman may be as dexterous and gifted as he has been for millennia but globalization has taken a toll because of easy availability of craft products from all over the world. Crafts that once were part of our daily life have also been marginalized by ?shifting market trends? and competition from synthetic and wholly machine made goods.
Still, in a country where traditionally beauty is an integral part of even the artefacts of everyday living, craftsmen have been able to weather the onslaught of time. But they need help and support ? to sustain and thrive, and not abandon hereditary skills.