Pakistani craft

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pakistani-craft

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What materials do Pakistani artisans use to make their crafts?They work with clay, wood, brass, textiles, and stone like sandstone and onyx.
2. How old is Pakistani craft?It started more than 4,000 years ago during the Indus Valley Civilization.

Artisanal Production: Manufacturing processes relying on skilled manual labor and traditional tools, emphasizing craftsmanship over mass output.
Ajrak: A distinctive block-printed textile originating from Sindh, Pakistan, characterized by intricate geometric patterns and a specific color palette.
Cultural Transmission: The process by which cultural elements, such as traditions, knowledge, and artistic practices, are passed from one generation to the next.
Repoussé: A metalworking technique where a malleable metal is hammered from the reverse side to create a design in relief.