Investigation on the Status Quo of Traditional Printing and Dyeing Technology in Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract

Based on the real data, this paper investigates the traditional printing and dyeing process in the streets of Lahore, Pakistan from the perspective of time and space. On this basis, the paper analyzes the loopholes in the field investigation of individual printing and dyeing process, and finally puts forward the way and significance of sustainable development of traditional printing and dyeing process. For this research study the appropriate method for the research is the field work which is done by the researcher in Lahore by visiting different sites where practical dyeing was being done. Along with the practical field work historical analysis has been done to trace out the historical patterns of the dyeing in Lahore and adjacent places. It is highly recommended that the dyeing methods to be renewed according to the demands of the people. There is a great difference within the development of the major patterns of the dyeing in the world but Lahore and Pakistan have its own uniqueness in this pattern.