Ajrak

See also: Sindhis and Sindhi culture

Ajrak (Sindhi: اجرڪ‎; Saraiki: اجرک) is a unique form of textile block-printing found primarily among the Sindhi diaspora and in the Sindh region of Pakistan, and in the Gujarat and Rajasthan states of India, there is also a village of Ajrakhpur in the Kutch district. In South Punjab the Saraiki ajrak variation can be found.

Ajrak textiles like shawls or dresses display special designs and patterns made using block printing with stamps. Ajrak is a symbol of Sindhi culture and traditions. Ajrak prints are famous in the neighboring area of Hyderabad, Sindh.

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