In pictures: Daachi exhibition unveils colours of Pakistan
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