Fashion

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As this is the first post of my blog so after thinking countless time, I decided to start with something unique and cultural and of course my favourite too that made me to think, why not "Ajrak". I got my ajrak last week from interior sindh. I so wanted it since long. :D

 

Before pouring my thoughts out , I would like to give you a little introduction of Ajrak.

" Ajrak is a name given to particular form of block-printed shawls made in Sindh, Pakistan. Or I better say, have become a fashion symbol representing our very own sindhi culture and traditions. Ajrak is famous for its unique design displaying certain geometric patterns and not only limit to a single colour."

I got my very own "Ajrak"  coloured in deep crimson red displaying black and white block-printing patterns, its printed on pure-cotton fabric, 2.5 meters long also can be used as a shawl. Its printed on both side and its difficult to choose for me which side to wear because both are very same. ;)
I am thinking to pair it with white dress, like short white shirt (a littile bit embroidery or some unique cuts) and straight pants. Although you can pair it with any dress, kurties, or even wearing jeans as its a symbol of fashion itself but if you ask me so I'd prefer white coloured dress, I don't want any other colour dominate while I'm wearing ajrak. :D

Pros:
*Can be use as a shawl or dupatta
*Fashion/Culture symbol
*Men can also use it as a turban, around their shoulders (if you want to impress your girl, because recently I witnessed one of my friend wore it on his engagement ceremony), or simply drape over one shoulder (as its a very famous style wearing ajrak asmong men in interior sindh).

Cons:
Frankly I didn't find any but my mom is saying, its a pure- cotton fabric so may be you feel a bit uncomfortable in this weather as its hot these days in Karachi. ;)

Price: 
I am not sure as I got it as a gift but it may cost around 350-500/- Pkr, but only in interior sindh. Here in Karachi or anywhere may be you have to pay double. :D I find it reasonable though! :)

P.S- I am in love with it, and will post my complete look in few days, pairing "Ajrak" with white dress.

I hope, you all like it. Feel free to comment your thoughts on my review, I'll appreciate. :)

Love,
Almas Mustaqeem