Camel Hide & Bone, Palm & Fibre Crafts made in Pakistan

This family covers camel-skin lamps, camel-bone inlay, palm and date-leaf baskets, moorha stools, jute goods, chik blinds and seashell crafts. Multan is known for naqashi camel-skin lamps, Kohat for mazri palm weaving and Karachi for seashell work. Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, Khairpur and Balochistan add more crafts.

87product types
15main categories
5provinces

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In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Boho and eco-minded home buyers, gift shops and diaspora families buy these. They like natural, handmade and plastic-free décor.

Good first products

Bread baskets: Mazri bread and roti baskets are light, plastic-free and useful in diaspora kitchens.
Hand fans: Palm hand fans are cheap, light and suit summer weddings.
Jute bags: Branded jute totes suit eco-conscious shops.

Be careful with

Wired camel-skin lamps need electrical safety marks, so consider selling them unwired or with certified parts.
Use only common shells that are not protected; protected shells cannot be traded.
Moorha and charpai furniture is bulky and costly to ship.

Quick facts

Made in: Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Product types: 87 in 15 categories
Types with extra rules: 24 of 87
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, B2B

In pictures

See the products

Some photos show similar products made elsewhere, to help you recognise them. Credits at the bottom of the page.

The full list

All 87 types of camel hide & bone, palm & fibre crafts

Each product type below is a possible niche. Make it yours by adding one buyer and one angle, for example “biker jackets for women riders, made to measure”. ⚠ means extra rules apply.

Main category	Types and styles	Made in
Camel-Skin Lamps	Table lamps^⚠, Surahi lamps^⚠, Tower lamps^⚠, Wall sconces^⚠, Floor lamps^⚠	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Camel-Skin Vases & Décor	Lampshades, Decorative pots	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Camel-Bone Inlay	Inlay jewellery boxes, Chests	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Mazri Palm Baskets	Laundry baskets, Fruit baskets, Bread baskets, Market baskets, Plant baskets	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Mazri Mats, Fans & Hats	Prayer mats (palm)^⚠, Table mats^⚠, Floor mats^⚠, Hand fans^⚠, Roti warmer baskets (chhabba)^⚠, Mazri sandals^⚠, Mazri rope^⚠, Mazri wall hangings^⚠, Mazri hot pots^⚠	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Date-Leaf Products	Date-leaf baskets, Trays, Wall baskets, Bags, Lids & covers	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Wheat-Straw & Cane Baskets	Wheat-straw baskets, Chhaj winnowers, Cane baskets, Wicker hampers, Picnic baskets, Gift hampers	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Moorha Stools & Furniture	Moorha stools, Moorha chairs, Moorha tables, Cane chairs, Kids' moorhas^⚠	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Jute Products	Jute bags, Jute planters, Jute placemats, Jute rope, Jute table runners	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Rope & Fibre Weaving	Charpai beds, Charpai benches, Woven stools, Macramé hangers, Rope baskets	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Women-Led Handmade Crafts	Hand-embroidered cushion covers^⚠, Crochet home décor^⚠, Macramé wall hangings^⚠, Handmade greeting cards^⚠, Rilli patchwork^⚠, Block-printed tote bags^⚠, Handmade soap gift sets^⚠	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Kashmiri Wicker & Kangri	Kashmiri kangri fire pots, Decorative kangri, Willow wicker baskets, Wicker trays, Wicker picnic hampers, Wicker lampshades, Wicker storage boxes, Wicker plant baskets	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Camel-Bone Jewellery & Naqshi Leather	Camel bone bangles, Camel bone bead necklaces, Camel bone earrings, Carved bone pendants, Naqshi-painted camel skin lamp shades^⚠, Camel skin jewellery boxes, Camel skin wall hangings, Naqshi leather mirror frames	Multan, Bahawalpur, Kohat, Balochistan, D.G. Khan, Khairpur, Lahore, Rawalpindi, Muzaffarabad
Seashell Handicrafts (Karachi)	Seashell calligraphy panels, Shell-decorated mirrors, Shell wind chimes, Shell boxes, Shell photo frames, Shell lamps^⚠, Shell keychains, Shell wall hangings	Karachi
Reed, Sirki & Chik Blinds	Chik bamboo blinds, Sirki reed screens, Reed garden fencing, Reed furniture, Reed lampshades, Sarkanda privacy panels, Reed table mats	Gujrat, Multan, Kasur

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Seashell Ayatul Kursi calligraphy panels from Clifton artisans
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Karachi · Karachi has about 300 artisan families in shell craft, a story buyers value
Made-to-measure chik bamboo blinds for porches and pergolas
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Gujrat · Chik blinds are standard in Pakistan and cheap to make to size
Lidded mazri roti-warmer baskets for diaspora kitchens
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Kohat · Kohat mazri weavers make them by hand
Shell-decorated mirrors for coastal-style homes
Sell on: Shopify · Made in: Karachi · Karachi shell artisans already make mirrors for local tourists
Sarkanda reed privacy panels for balconies
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Kasur · Sarkanda reed is the material of the moorha, worked in Kasur and Gujrat

Ideas from our November 2026 research. Check demand, costs and rules before you invest.

How to start

First steps

Ask a Kohat or Bahawalpur weaver for three sample baskets in different sizes.
Check that palm and reed items are clean, dry and free of insects before you pack them.
List baskets with a short story about the weavers and how mazri is woven.

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Rules in plain words

What to check

Plant materials like palm, reed and bamboo may need plant-health (phytosanitary) checks when exported. Shell items must use only common, non-protected shells under CITES, and wired lamps need electrical safety marks. The few food-use and children's items here may need testing.

Anything with a plug or bulb needs electrical safety marks (such as UL, CE or UKCA) for the country you sell to. (23 product types)
Children's products: they need safety tests for small parts, cords and chemicals before you sell them. (1 product types)
Food, cosmetics and supplements: they need proper labels, and often lab tests or registration. (1 product types)

This is a summary, not legal advice. See the compliance checklist.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is mazri?

Mazri is a dwarf palm whose leaves are woven into baskets, mats and fans. Kohat is one of the best-known places for this work.

Do I need a certificate to export baskets?

Some countries ask for a phytosanitary certificate (a plant-health paper) for plant materials. Ask your shipper or buyer what their country needs.

Can I sell camel-skin lamps abroad?

Yes, but a lamp with wiring needs the right electrical safety mark for each country. One option is to sell the lamp unwired or with certified fittings.

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