Ajrak (
Sindhi:
اجرڪ) is a name given to a unique form of blockprinted
shawls and tiles found in
Sindh,
Pakistan;
Kutch,
Gujarat; and Barmer,
Rajasthan in
India.
These shawls display special designs and patterns made using block
printing by stamps. Common colours used while making these patterns may
include but are not limited to
blue,
red,
black,
yellow and
green. Over the years,
ajraks have become a symbol of the Sindhi culture and traditions .
