Ajrak
Ajrak (Sindhi: اجرڪ) is a traditional block printed shawl worn by Sindhi people, usually by men, it is the symbol of Sindhi culture. Different patterns of Ajrak are made in different cities of Sindh which are known for Ajrak making,[1] Kutch region has been historically influenced by Sindh, Ajrak on small scale are also produced there.[2]
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Ajrak is a block printed cloth with deep crimson red color and indigo blue background, having symmetrical patterns with dotted unprinted sparkling white motifs, mostly stars. Ajrak is mostly made of cotton. The ajrak is very ancient art of Sindh traceable from the earliest archaeological finds of the old Indus civilization of Moen Jo-Dero. It has been equally popular till today.[1]
The ajrak used by women was called as (Malir/Maleer) with so many designs, patterns and symbols, apart from traditional crimson red color, Malir can be of many other colors, it was used as chadar (veil) by Sindhi women, which is today used as veil, as dress and as Saris by women.[3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ajrak: A symbol of Sindhi culture and tradition". Arab News. 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ GOPINATH, P. KRISHNA (2017-05-20). "P. Krishna Gopinath on the Kutchi village where Ajrakh fabric is made". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
- ↑ "Ajrak Malir Traditional Block Printed 2pc Suit » Sindh Craft Store". Sindh Craft Store. Retrieved 2023-12-01.