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Baloch needlework

South Asia tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Baloch needlework, or Balochi needlework (Balochi: بلۏچ گد دۏچی, romanized: Balòč gòd dòči; also known as Balochi embroidery) is a type of Baloch handicraft made by the Baloch people. It is considered a heritage art, has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and sells internationally. The Baloch people are native to the Balochistan region of South and West Asia, encompassing the countries of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Baloch embroydary
Baloch embroydary
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Pakistani Baloch Lady
Pakistani Baloch Lady
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Siah dozi baloch
Siah dozi baloch
Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
Siah Dozi Baloch Embroidery Iran
Siah Dozi Baloch Embroidery Iran
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
Balochi Thela
Balochi Thela
Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Where to buy

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