Sindhi ajrak

Sindhi ajrak

Sindhi ajrak is a conventional part of Sindh culture. It is a shawl of 2.5 to 3 meters with unique block printing and designs in extreme colors. Sindhi ajrak is a piece of cloth with deep crimson red and indigo blue background, which is block printed and have symmetrical patterns with interspersed unprinted sparkling motifs in white, which are mostly stars. Over the years, Sindhi ajrak has become part of their Sindhi traditions and Sindhi nationalism .

innovative

Being innovative, people have used Sindhi ajrak as many different and distinct approaches like Kurtis and bed the lining is being marketed across

the world, the usage of the traditional Sindhi ajrak pattern. Sindhi ajrak is literally used in Sindh (Pakistan) from cradle to the grave, hammock for

infants, headgear for girls, bridal accessory, as a turban and shawl, bed linings and cover, table cloth and a gift item as well. In Sindh, Sindhi ajrak is given as a token of respects to visitors; I use Sindhi ajrak as a turban or wind it around their shoulders while woman use Sindhi ajrak as their dupatta or shawl .

In History

The use of Sindhi ajrak may be traced to the historical Indus Valley

Civilization (3500-1500BC). At Mohenjo-Daro, currently, in the National Museum of Pakistan, a bust of a priest-king is excavated, shows one-shoulder draped in a piece of cloth that resembles a Sindhi ajrak. Muslims Sindhi Rulers used to award Sindhi Ajrak in recognition of outstanding performances or the valuable services rendered by the individuals. Most of the heads of states of Pakistan have used Sindhi ajrak in their public meetings to show respect and as a token of honor and solidarity for Sindh province.

Manufacturing

Sindhi ajrak is being manufactured at the towns at Mityari, Bhit Shah and Hala located in and near of Mityari District of Sindh Province in Pakistan.  The real Sindhi Ajrak is printed on both sides with using resist printing methods. Printing is done by hand with handy size wooden blocks, with several different sizes of blocks, that shows great effort and artistic touch to Sindhi ajrak.

Suggestion

While touring or visiting Sindh Province of Pakistan, one cannot miss buying Sindhi ajrak, as it is a source of inspiration by many designers in terms of fashion not only in Pakistan but Worldwide also.