Pakistan's moving art

Published January 21, 2013

Many trucks, buses and vans in Pakistan are highly customized and decorated by their owners. These adorned vehicles are considered as moving art, or 'jingle' art.

A small vehicle driver or owner usually pays up to $1,000 to $2,000 for their vehicle's external decoration. This decoration can include structural changes, paintings, calligraphy, ornamental decor, etc, including mirror work on the front and back of the vehicules.

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