In Pakistan clothing has never been an isolated factor. people are very bold with their dressing now a days in Pakistan. Its no surprise to see a women wearing a knee high dress or tang tops in the face of Pakistan. In Pakistan Traditional clothing carry different cultural values. but its changing not as people noways are more interested in western clothing. this blog is about how traditional Pakistani dresses are being used in international fashion market.
Traditional dress of Sindh (Ajrak)
Ajrak is a piece of cloth that is highly complex to make, compromising of 21 stages. It is a sindhi tradition to not just ware ajrak as clothing item but also use this cloth to cover the dead body before burying it as a sign of respect. It is known for its attractive bright colors mostly red with a touch of black and white in the design. There is also a verity of patterns available in ajrak. Ajrak is worn as shawl or dupatta by women and as turban for men.
Traditinal Turban
Since Ajrak is made by a lengthy and complex process its value in the international market raised. It was mocked by people selling ajrak in the international market on the bases of stealing a traditional items design by international designers and making large sums of profit out of it. to know more about it click here
Ajrak being used in Global fashion
In todays world Ajrak has made a lot of progress from Sindh to the international market through social media and degsiners.
Shalwar Kameez
Versace also launched some dresses that have very strong resemblance with Pakistani traditional dress shalwar kameez. The foreign or global fashion world is not only inspired by the Pakistani traditional dresses but also adopt them for the boost in their sales As the population is huge so it catches the eye of the people here And apart from west the east also goes for them, so it is new as well as beneficial for them
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