Chik Bazaar
Chik Bazaar
located in Saddar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan چک بازار | |
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Bazaar for handcrafred window curtains and blinds made from bamboo cane | |
| Interactive map of Chik Bazaar located in Saddar, Rawalpindi, Pakistan | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| City | Rawalpindi |
Chik Bazaar (Urdu: چک بازار) is a bazaar located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.[1][2]
This bazaar is also known as 'Chikon Wali Gali' (Chik Street) in local language and is one of the oldest markets in Rawalpindi region.[3]
Specialty bazaar
[edit]This bazaar is known for traditional cane and bamboo window curtains and blinds for homes, bamboo sticks and other handicrafts. These window blinds, made from soft canes, are stitched together to make all kinds of sizes or are custom-made to the customer's wishes. It is a common perception in Pakistan that these Chiks keep the temperature of a room cool during hot summers. Apart from Pakistan, people from other countries also contact the artisans of this market to make handicrafts for them.[1][3][4]
"The best thing about Potohar region is that it produces the best canes, known as Surkanday in local language. They grow near water streams and small rivers. This might be the reason why Chiks are popular in this region".[1]
"The design and use of chiks has changed with time. Now people use it more to decorate their interiors".[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Shah, Muzammil (2 August 2015). "It's all about canes in Chik Bazaar". Dawn newspaper. Archived from the original on 6 August 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ Farah Mahjabeen (1 February 2021). "گھروں کی زینت بننے والی چکوں کا معدوم ہوتا کاروبار". Hum TV News website. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ^ a b Mariam Shafqat (9 September 2015). "Old craft: Changing times for Pindi's chic blinds makers". The Express Tribune newspaper. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ Jasir Ali (16 March 2022). "راولپنڈی کے قدیم بازار کی 'چِکیں امریکہ و یورپ بھی جاتی ہیں'" [Chiks of the ancient market of Rawalpindi go to America and Europe as well]. Urdu News. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Khan, Ali (2015). Rawul Pindee: The Raj Years
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