The hidden cost of Pakistan's handmade embroidery
In Pakistan, these sought-after hand embroidered dresses have a high price tag, but are the skilled craftspeople behind these creations being exploited?
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00:00 It is very difficult to work with this.
00:03 It is done by hand.
00:06 It is the most difficult work.
00:09 It is cut into small pieces and then it is put on the nail.
00:13 It is put on the nail and then put on the thread.
00:16 It is the most difficult work.
00:18 It is a defect on the eyes.
00:20 [Music]
00:38 First we have to put the cloth on the hole.
00:42 Then we mix the polish and the oil and trace the design on the cloth.
00:49 After tracing, we apply the iron on it.
00:54 After ironing, we apply the glue, glue, pearl, star or whatever is used on it.
01:02 Then we make it.
01:04 [Music]
01:34 It is worn from the beginning.
01:37 It is worn from the time of the prophets.
01:41 The great people used to wear it.
01:44 Now those who understand this work, those who want to wear it, they get it ready on the order.
01:49 The poor people of today, they use it in ready-made and leave it for a day or two.
01:56 [Music]
02:08 Now the material, the cloth has become expensive and the labor has remained there.
02:12 [Music]