Truck art meets the brand of the century: Pakistani truck artist Haider Ali from Sahiwal has painted Nike trainers, which have become an overnight sensation on the internet and have sent fans into a frenzy.
The pair that comes at a whopping price of 350 USD (61,891.48 Pakistani Rupees) reflects the country’s cultural heritage that the consumers are ready to pay for. In Pakistan, you will find truck art everywhere, such as on public vehicles, khussas, colorful dinnerware, at the chai wallas, and so many more places.
People love it so much that they are suggesting the world’s largest supplier and manufacturer of athletic shoes, Nike, to collaborate with talented artists.
@Nike here’s some inspiration for your upcoming collection! #PakistaniTruckArt https://t.co/KfmlJWdbKS
— Umar Khan (@humar90) January 2, 2022
Some amazing trick art hand painted trainers by Haider Ali from Sahiwal. @fazail922 pic.twitter.com/WdeNiafS3R
— Zulfiqar Ahmed (@ZulfiqarAhmed69) January 1, 2022
A user who bought the shoes for himself says the price point is “a bargain for the work that’s gone into them.” He added, “It’s a shame that outside of a few tweets and likes, many of us won’t provide actionable support to local artisans and brands.”
Just ordered my pair from Haider Ali!Super excited for him. They’re priced at 350 USD which I think is a bargain for the work that’s gone into them. It’s a shame that outside of a few tweets and likes, many of us won’t provide actionable support to local artisans and brands. https://t.co/BXX0tr6tCE
— Zain Ahmad (@zainoo_95) January 5, 2022
— M✨ (@Maryuumii) January 4, 2022
Truck art on sneakers hand painted by Haider Ali from Sahiwal #Pakistan https://t.co/D3PZU0vW1G
— Sadaffe Abid (@SadaffeAbid) January 3, 2022
Someone gift me this 🙏🏽 my birthday is in a week tysm 😂 https://t.co/zwfH6W7Yfd
— Hassan Ali 🇵🇰🇴🇲 (@HassanaliTheJi) January 3, 2022
A user also suggested that the artist should patent his work as soon as possible so others can’t possibly steal his idea.
He should patent it ASAP. https://t.co/vCDmKIqUUI
— Nemesis (@Elenfaroth) January 3, 2022
Mashaallah! Real piece of art. It should be immediately patented. @fazail922 https://t.co/yDrFoZkuN4
— احمد بلال محبوبAhmedBilalMehboob (@ABMPildat) January 2, 2022
Someone commented that maybe Haider Ali could paint her boots and flats too!
OMG this is true art! I wish he could paint my boots and flats 😊 https://t.co/jHr1TvJkSn
— SANDRA (@Legal_SandraS) January 2, 2022
We think so too!
i swear to god this is gonna end up in some rappers sneaker collection https://t.co/k0nIFCrZuR
— JPEGMAFIAstanaccount (@notSyedMMurtaza) January 2, 2022
In June of 2020, Ali made headlines for his stunning mural of George Floyd at the time when there was a Black Lives Matter movement across the globe. It read, “Hum kaaley hain tou kia hua, dil waley hain (So what if we’re dark-skinned? We’ve got big hearts).”
Ali has had a chance to paint about everything from roundabouts, canvas, walls, vehicles to shrines and temples. If you are looking to order the Nike trainers with truck art, you can contact Ali on +923002101329 or email him at truck.artist@gmail.com
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