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Karachi serves as a significant hub for cottage industries and handicrafts in Pakistan. The city's artisans produce a diverse range of traditional goods, including:
- Textiles: Handloomed cloth and intricate gold and silver embroidery.
- Metalwork: Articles crafted from brass and bell metal (an alloy of copper and tin).
- Decorative and Functional Items: Carpets, lace, pottery, and various leather goods.1