Toys, Kites & Games made in Pakistan

This family covers kites, lacquer toys, board games, folk games and wooden learning toys. Kites come from Lahore and Kasur, lacquer toys from Hala, Sillanwali and other towns, and wooden games from Chiniot. Toys for children need safety tests abroad, so many sellers start with décor and adult games.

38product types
5main categories
4provinces

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In simple words

Who buys it, and where to start

Diaspora families, heritage game collectors and gift buyers abroad buy these items. They buy from Pakistan because these crafts and games are found nowhere else.

Good first products

Framed Basant kite wall art: Framed kites make colourful wall art for diaspora homes and are sold as décor, not toys.
Embroidered chaupar cloth boards: The hand embroidery is the selling point, and collectors buy them as heritage pieces.
Wooden backgammon (takhta): Adult board games avoid many of the toy rules and suit Etsy.

Be careful with

Toys for young children need EN71 tests for Europe and the UK or CPSIA tests for the US, which cost money.
Never sell kite string with metal, nylon or glass coating.
Do not sell lacquer rattles as baby toys unless they pass safety tests and the lacquer is lead-free.

Quick facts

Made in: Lahore, Kasur, Hala, Sillanwali, Pindi Gheb, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, D.I. Khan, Chiniot
Product types: 38 in 5 categories
Types with extra rules: 1 of 38
Best places to sell: Etsy, Amazon, Shopify, eBay

The full list

All 38 types of toys, kites & games

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
Kites & Kite Supplies	Paper patang kites, Large gudda kites, Decorative mini kites, Cotton kite string (dor), Charkhi string spools, Kite frame sticks, Kite tissue paper, Framed Basant kite wall art	Lahore, Kasur
Lacquer & Heritage Toys	Lacquer rattles (jhunjhuna), Lacquer toy kitchen sets, Toy cradles (jhoola), Miniature charpai and pidhi sets, Lacquer pull-along toys, Lacquer stacking rings, Lacquer toy rolling pins	Hala, Sillanwali, Pindi Gheb, D.I. Khan, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan
Board & Table Games	Carrom strikers, Carrom coins, Carrom board stands, Embroidered chaupar cloth boards, Snakes and ladders boards (wood)^⚠, Wooden backgammon (takhta), Wooden draughts sets, Peg solitaire boards	Chiniot, Lahore, Hala
Folk & Street Games	Gilli-danda sets, Pithu garam sets (seven stones and ball), Wooden yo-yos, Clay whistles, Clay toy animals, Miniature clay kitchen sets, Paper pinwheels (phirki), Dugdugi toy drums	Bahawalnagar, Multan, Saidpur (Islamabad), Hala, Dera Ghazi Khan
Educational Wooden Toys	Urdu alphabet puzzles, Urdu number blocks, Wooden abacus, Pakistan map puzzles, Shape sorters, Montessori trays, Wooden tracing boards	Chiniot, Lahore, Bahawalnagar

Ideas to sell

5 product ideas to research

Framed Basant kites as wall art for diaspora homes
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Lahore · Lahore and Kasur kite makers are the heart of Basant
Lacquer toy kitchen sets (mini belan, chakla, handi) as décor-first heritage gifts
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Hala · Hala and Sillanwali lathe lacquer is unique and colourful
Hand-embroidered chaupar cloth boards with wooden pieces
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Hala · Sindh and Punjab embroidery plus Chiniot wood turning
Gilli-danda and pithu garam sets with an illustrated rules card
Sell on: Shopify · Made in: Bahawalnagar · Traditional street games made by Bahawalnagar and DG Khan toy makers
Urdu alphabet wooden puzzles for diaspora parents
Sell on: Etsy · Made in: Chiniot · Chiniot and Lahore woodworkers can cut Urdu letters, and the gap is real

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

How to start

First steps

Buy kites only from registered makers in Lahore or Kasur during permit periods.
Ask a Hala lacquer worker for one décor piece and ask whether the lacquer is lead-free.
Ask a Chiniot woodworker for a sample takhta and check the finish and joints.

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Rules in plain words

What to check

Toys for children need EN71 or CPSIA safety tests, and small pieces need choking warnings. Kite making in Punjab is allowed only by registered makers in permitted periods under the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act 2025. If any item uses bone, horn or fur, check wildlife trade rules first.

Fur, ivory-like materials and some woods are restricted. Check before you list them. (1 product types)

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

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell Pakistani kites abroad?

Yes, but in Punjab buy only from registered makers in permitted periods. Selling them framed as wall art is a simple start. Never sell metal, nylon or glass-coated string.

Do wooden toys need testing?

Toys for children need EN71 tests for Europe and the UK and CPSIA tests for the US. Selling as décor for adults avoids this, but be honest in your listing.

What is chaupar?

Chaupar is a traditional South Asian board game played on a cloth board. It is related to pachisi.

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