Analysis of Pakistani Carpet Industries
INTRODUCTION
The carpet industry plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. Pakistan is amongst the world’s largest producers and exporters of hand-knotted Oriental carpets.
It is not only a major earner of foreign exchange for the economy as a whole but it also contributes to the relief of poverty in rural areas.
Families can easily enter carpet-making as an occupation as it requires few infrastructural facilities.
It does not require electricity, water, etc. A wooden loom, yarn and knotting skill are needed to make carpets.
According to the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA, 2003) there are 150000-200000 looms in the country.
The number of weavers is estimated around 200000-250000. Carpet making takes place in all the four provinces of Pakistan.
HISTORY
The carpet is the one of finest and most exquisite form of expression and has more than 2,500 years old history.
The Iranians were amongst the first carpet weaver of the ancient civilizations and, through Centuries of creativity and ingenuity building upon the talents of the past, achieved a unique degree of excellence.
The carpet industry plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. It is not only a major earner of foreign exchange for the economy as a whole but it also contributes to the relief of poverty in rural areas. It is basically a cottage industry spread all over Pakistan, especially in remote rural areas. It is a major source of income for families who have few other sources of livelihood, apart from marginal agriculture. Families can easily enter carpet-making as an occupation as it requires few infrastructural facilities. Unlike other industries it does not require electricity, water, etc. A wooden loom, yarn and knotting skill are needed to make carpets. Another advantage for the rural families is that they can do the work inside their homes.
Because the work takes place inside homes, female members of the family can also participate in this
The carpet industry plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. Pakistan is amongst the world’s largest producers and exporters of hand-knotted Oriental carpets.
It is not only a major earner of foreign exchange for the economy as a whole but it also contributes to the relief of poverty in rural areas.
Families can easily enter carpet-making as an occupation as it requires few infrastructural facilities.
It does not require electricity, water, etc. A wooden loom, yarn and knotting skill are needed to make carpets.
According to the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA, 2003) there are 150000-200000 looms in the country.
The number of weavers is estimated around 200000-250000. Carpet making takes place in all the four provinces of Pakistan.
HISTORY
The carpet is the one of finest and most exquisite form of expression and has more than 2,500 years old history.
The Iranians were amongst the first carpet weaver of the ancient civilizations and, through Centuries of creativity and ingenuity building upon the talents of the past, achieved a unique degree of excellence.
The carpet industry plays a vital role in the economy of Pakistan. It is not only a major earner of foreign exchange for the economy as a whole but it also contributes to the relief of poverty in rural areas. It is basically a cottage industry spread all over Pakistan, especially in remote rural areas. It is a major source of income for families who have few other sources of livelihood, apart from marginal agriculture. Families can easily enter carpet-making as an occupation as it requires few infrastructural facilities. Unlike other industries it does not require electricity, water, etc. A wooden loom, yarn and knotting skill are needed to make carpets. Another advantage for the rural families is that they can do the work inside their homes.
Because the work takes place inside homes, female members of the family can also participate in this
References: * Iranian and Pakistani hand-made carpets dominate the USA market. The German market for silk carpet is dominated by India and China. * The south-East Asian market is dominated by China and Pakistan (Export Promotion Bureau 2003).