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In pictures: Daachi exhibition unveils colours of Pakistan

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Unveiling the diverse traditions and cultures of Pakistan, the exhibit showcased works of hundreds of artists, entrepreneurs and businesses. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat

(Web Desk) - The Daachi Arts and Crafts exhibition organised by the Daachi Foundation opened in Lahore on Saturday.

Unveiling the diverse traditions and cultures of Pakistan, the exhibit showcased works of hundreds of artists, entrepreneurs and businesses.

Featuring handicrafts, paintings to live pottery session and food stalls, Daachi has it all. Day one of the exhibit drew a large crowd as people thronged to the Community Centre in Model Town where it is being held.

The three-day exhibit will continue till Monday.


Intricate wooden models displayed at one of the stalls at the Daachi mela. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Paintings also on exhibit at the Daachi mela that opened on Saturday. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Live pottery session in progress on day one of the exhibition. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Islamabad based artists showcase truck art decorated items at their stall. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Handmade colourful puppets gracing the entrance of the Daachi mela. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Crowds swelled into the evening on day one of the exhibition in Lahore. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Traditional handcrafted wallets, handbags, keychains and other items from Quetta displayed at the arts and crafts exhibition. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Elaborate handmade items by Rudaad gracing racks at the Daachi mela. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Aarzee’s handcrafted colourful and quirky ‘poppits’ make their way to Daachi. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat


Traditional crafts magnificently showcased at Rudaad’s colourful display at the Daachi exhibition. Photo: Aroosa Shaukat