Punjab's handloom products and handicrafts and hosiery goods are exported to all the important countries of the world. The hand woven carpets of Amritsar, durees (floor covering), counterpanes handwoven and embroidered woolen shawls, handmade and embroidered juties' (Indian shoes), carved furniture, inlay furniture, lacquer finish furniture, or-namental pyjama strings and prandas, sports goods, leather garments etc. are articles for keep-sakes.
The Phulkaris of Punjab and the jewelry patterned on antique designs are highly in demand in foreign markets..
The state has a tremendously rich tradition of handicrafts, which makes shopping in Punjab a delightful experience. The Punjabi womenfolk are skilled in weaving and needlework. This has given birth to some local specialties, which are passed on from generation to generation. Hand-woven Shawls, Durries (floor covering), intricate needlework of Phulkaris and embroidery are celebrated crafts of Punjab. They also make wonderful carpets, baskets, jewellery, Indian shoes, which make wonderful shopping in Punjab.
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