Gujrat produces low-temperature pottery and ceramic
goods, hukkas,or water pipe, artistic handicrafts, flower pots, changairian (made from the leaves of
palm and date trees), cotton mates and woolen shawls. Sohni Mahiwal is a famous
folk tale of the Punjab region. The heroine of the story, named
"Sohni" (a Punjabi word meaning "beautiful"), came from the
Gujrat region. She used to meet her lover, Mahinwal, by crossing the Chenab
river, sitting on a pitcher. The tale is still told to this day and is an
essential part of Punjabi culture. The anniversary of Kanwan-Wali
