How One Town Keeps A 5,000-Year-Old Ajrak Tradition Alive In Pakistan | Still Standing

Craftsmen spend hours meticulously producing Ajrak by mapping out the pattern on thick, starched cotton fabric that holds its rigid shape. Despite cheap, machine-made copies flooding the market, Imran Soomro and his family are determined to keep the craft alive in Bhit Shah, Pakistan.
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  • @Bilalkhan-cx8pr
    @Bilalkhan-cx8pr2 жыл бұрын

    In Sindh, it is considered a great honor for any guest to be presented with an Ajrak shawl. You will frequently find these beautiful shawls in possession of people who have traveled the region. My father had one. Beautiful pieces they are

  • @antarikshvora007

    @antarikshvora007

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here mate... I m kutchi... We own Ajraks and we have many of those

  • @byron-ih2ge

    @byron-ih2ge

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@antarikshvora007 isnt there an entire place known as ajrakhpur in kutch?

  • @antarikshvora007

    @antarikshvora007

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@byron-ih2ge no .. it's not

  • @dr.angerous

    @dr.angerous

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who would buy this garbage lol. It's ugly, smells like s h it. Just bleh

  • @seetv61

    @seetv61

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@antarikshvora007 Actually Kachhi language is same like Sindhi with some words pronounced in deferent accent... "Rin kachh" in Sindhi means "The platue of Kachh"

  • @capinkyky
    @capinkyky2 жыл бұрын

    While working for a State Department exchange program, I was gifted one of these by a close friend from Pakistan. I am very, very fortunate to have an original, hand crafted one. The patterns and colors are beautiful.

  • @dr.angerous

    @dr.angerous

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who would buy this garbage lol. It's ugly, smells like s h it. Just bleh

  • @melancholicpotato4411

    @melancholicpotato4411

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dr.angerous have personally seen or smelled one?

  • @raffysungarngar3684

    @raffysungarngar3684

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you are a manager in the factory-made ones

  • @shaanidesi

    @shaanidesi

    2 жыл бұрын

    No thanks, I’ll rather have a machine made. It’s napaak to begin with

  • @davidran9317

    @davidran9317

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@melancholicpotato4411 Maybe he making Mistake it is his own smell that he is smelling! I am a x muslim and baptized to Christ love for 33 years now and Christ teach me to be humble and respectful to others culture 💖🙏

  • @pratik.kiri_
    @pratik.kiri_ Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Gujarat, India. This work has been traditionally done by Khatris of Sindh province. Being a Khatri, I have seen some of these tools shown in the video at our home in the hometown. One of our relatives in that village still does this work in a similar way shown in the video.

  • @srinidhikurella1743

    @srinidhikurella1743

    Жыл бұрын

    Can I please know which place so I can buy from there please

  • @swapniljo161

    @swapniljo161

    Жыл бұрын

    Where I can get this stuff?

  • @amarlama6504

    @amarlama6504

    Жыл бұрын

    Can u please leave me his contact details?

  • @pratik.kiri_

    @pratik.kiri_

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys, it's in Banaskantha District of Gujarat. But last time I was there a few months ago, I found out that they are no longer doing this work.

  • @SmallMartingale
    @SmallMartingale2 жыл бұрын

    When they displayed the finished piece I was absolutely blown away. It's so incredibly beautiful!

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encouraged

  • @tylerkedlin6795

    @tylerkedlin6795

    Жыл бұрын

    And smells like shit. It's a stamp in dye and a crap cured nasty ass cotton cut out .......how do you people see beauty in shit fabric 😂

  • @shashi2331
    @shashi23312 жыл бұрын

    Respect from India for keeping this tradition alive

  • @Ammeo

    @Ammeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to see people sticking to old crafting techniques despite the availability of modern machinery

  • @Rabbitr1

    @Rabbitr1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Lol intentionally wiped out the original culture of thr land from which such art styles originated (ツ)

  • @moumuooo.o2283

    @moumuooo.o2283

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Rabbitr1 yeah but that part use to be historically part India. Unless your talking about religion which like if this is 5,000 years old then Islam has no relation to it whatsoever.

  • @Aloksharma-oe1gm

    @Aloksharma-oe1gm

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Rabbitr1 this is culture of the land not of religion , no where in vedas they mention these cultures , so what are you talking about?

  • @anixes

    @anixes

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Aloksharma-oe1gm the thing is, they rejected the Indian culture. If you ask them, they will say, it's Turkish or Arabic not Indian.

  • @ahmadhussain-Fitness
    @ahmadhussain-Fitness2 жыл бұрын

    UNESCO should also declare such historical heritage as international heritage as it gives to historical places.

  • @user-iw7gu8rk5i

    @user-iw7gu8rk5i

    2 жыл бұрын

    1000%, this is such a beautiful art and i hope it gets recognized more internationally

  • @Singh98798

    @Singh98798

    Жыл бұрын

    They can’t since it’s Indian heritage 5000 ago no pakistan even 100 years ago no.even islam wasn’t there.

  • @saqibsoomro598

    @saqibsoomro598

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Singh98798 well it's not indian it's Sindhi heritage as myself Sindhi and I think as Sindh is the part of Pakistan so it's becomes a part Pakistan's culture and Pakistan made of different cultures and traditions acc to their area.

  • @Chicken56877

    @Chicken56877

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Singh98798 Islam exist way before Muhammad btw.

  • @Singh98798

    @Singh98798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Chicken56877 said who….

  • @humzanofil5257
    @humzanofil52572 жыл бұрын

    I am a Sindhi and I am proud of my heritage. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 Karachi.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great

  • @P___J
    @P___J Жыл бұрын

    I am always impressed at how hardworking are the people from Pakistan and India region when it comes to making beautiful crafts like this. I wish for their business to flourish well and the workers get paid reasonably.

  • @lusaka677

    @lusaka677

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing like pakistan. Everyone is Indian

  • @muskansingh1884
    @muskansingh18842 жыл бұрын

    The amount of hard work that goes behind these is commendable. I hope their work be recognized and appreciated! Love from India. BTW we love Ajrakh!

  • @Ammeo

    @Ammeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to see people sticking to old crafting techniques despite the availability of modern machinery

  • @jamestalbot1647

    @jamestalbot1647

    2 жыл бұрын

    I mean…. There is probably easier and more hygienic ways to make this then using poo

  • @mrsky3881

    @mrsky3881

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamestalbot1647 why ? do you want to eat the shawl ?

  • @jamestalbot1647

    @jamestalbot1647

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mrsky3881 times move on, those employees are using their bare hands… not very hygienic

  • @noone-dc4uh

    @noone-dc4uh

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamestalbot1647 yaa but still poo is better than harmful chemicals.. poo is organic so it won't polute river badly.. toxic chemicals used in textile is accounts of major chunk of cancer patients. Polutes fresh water, produce more co2 and other green house gases in making. I am not against modern chemical way but it just hurts when people see this old art with disguise which is actually pure gold.

  • @samaddahri
    @samaddahri2 жыл бұрын

    Honestly I don’t get it why people who love ancient stuff don’t know about ajraks its one of the oldest pattern on cloth known to man. About time world knows about this beautiful ancient style that survived more than 5k years!

  • @PS-ug7nm

    @PS-ug7nm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because ancient things are not affordable for every one...

  • @moirai1161

    @moirai1161

    2 жыл бұрын

    agree lol but tbh its bc of pop culture and capitalism. everything is expensive because of the exploitation of resources. with mass production, most consumers lost sight of the value of patience and time, that's why craftsmen and creative people are deprived on most cases its sad tbh

  • @moirai1161

    @moirai1161

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Real Boy where to know more abt this?

  • @daiidook

    @daiidook

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moirai1161 fake account hes spreading indian propaganda

  • @moirai1161

    @moirai1161

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daiidook damn lmao

  • @amnaqadir3877
    @amnaqadir3877 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to be a part of such beautiful and wonderful tradition. For us Ajrak is a symbol of respect.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind words

  • @amarlama6504

    @amarlama6504

    Жыл бұрын

    Can i get the number or any contact details of the manufacturer of these shawls?

  • @varunalpuria2790
    @varunalpuria2790 Жыл бұрын

    No machine can beat human hands. It gives such relief that these hardworking guys from Pakistan have kept that Ajrakh tradition alive the same way their ancestors did. Love the kind of skill they possess.

  • @ranjan_v
    @ranjan_v2 жыл бұрын

    I love these "Still Standing" series more than any netflix show i've ever seen. Thank you

  • @NorahIK
    @NorahIK2 жыл бұрын

    It breaks the heart when he says artisans beg in the streets. Oh how mass production have ruined the the beauty and meaning of things. I wish if i know how to help such crafts. This is so beautiful, If can find it i will definitely buy it.

  • @ShahzadNawazSoomro
    @ShahzadNawazSoomro Жыл бұрын

    Long Live Sindh, Long live Sindhi Topi Ajrak Culture. Thank you so much Team for the coverage. Highly Appreciated. Regards, Shahzad Soomro from Sindh, Pakistan 🇵🇰.

  • @jackwalls2448
    @jackwalls24482 жыл бұрын

    Wow mind really blown to see the rich culture of Sindh 👍 Love from India 🇮🇳

  • @lrdnalrd7956
    @lrdnalrd79562 жыл бұрын

    We valued Japanese handcrafts because of the beauty and its quality. These shawls are beautiful and have a quality. its difficulty in production made it rare and valuable. They should be advertised more. ❤️ from India.

  • @neo_7864

    @neo_7864

    2 жыл бұрын

    Japanese?

  • @alexisbrandon165

    @alexisbrandon165

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@neo_7864 Yes Japanese, this person saying why people all over the world values crafts from Japan for it's quality and beauty but not this too

  • @getonthecrossanddontlookba5004

    @getonthecrossanddontlookba5004

    2 жыл бұрын

    Repent to Jesus Christ “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

  • @ShahiranAimanMohdSalleh

    @ShahiranAimanMohdSalleh

    2 жыл бұрын

    using shit? nah man its disgusting

  • @vyl4650

    @vyl4650

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ShahiranAimanMohdSalleh every blue fabric used to be submerged in urine before synthetic colourants so thats nothing especually disgusting. Considering our own clothes get in contact with not so yummy substances all the time your point doesnt hold up to well. And if you're really thinling about it cheese, soy sauce and yeast are really disgusting as well. But we dont feel like that because we're used to it.

  • @daa7241
    @daa72412 жыл бұрын

    Italy just sells this stuff at insane price. Hopefully their govt will support them and tell them more about marketing and branding. Love from India.

  • @islamonlysolution461

    @islamonlysolution461

    2 жыл бұрын

    I want sell it how can i sell?

  • @monishbeck3859

    @monishbeck3859

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@islamonlysolution461 Mostly through online platforms. If you wish to sell to india then it would be better to do it through other SAARC countries or middle East countries. Though selling directly is possible but problems occur frequently. E commerce sites like Amazon and e bay sell all over the world.

  • @islamonlysolution461

    @islamonlysolution461

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@monishbeck3859 yes

  • @t-.-t.

    @t-.-t.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@islamonlysolution461 you can sell on etsy. It's a good website. You'll get customers from all over world

  • @IamGulzow
    @IamGulzow Жыл бұрын

    I was stunned with the vibrant colors and perfect contrasts of the finished product. The fact that there is no bleeding of colors is honestly stunning. Beautifully work done by skilled craftsmen.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your kind look

  • @fizaazam2340
    @fizaazam23402 жыл бұрын

    I am from punjab Pakistan and proud of my sindhi culture and ajrak i don't know about the ajrak history before but if i have to give some raditional gift to a non-pakistani guests i always choose ajrak as gift!!

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage Madam. I am here from the workshop

  • @dhikrallah4343
    @dhikrallah43432 жыл бұрын

    I have been living in us for the last 30yrs. I was born and raised in Sindh. Till today my favorite gift from back home is ajrak and ralli (اجرک اور رلی) I am Sindhi from a none Sindhi family and a proud Pakistani. I own a few Ajraks, these are beautiful. Thanks for sharing the history.

  • @enduringwave87

    @enduringwave87

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you are so proud of being a Pakistani and still yearning to be a Sindhi patriot, then leave the comforts of US and give your homeland your time and presence on its own soil.. Come back to Pakistan and live here

  • @Ammeo

    @Ammeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to see people sticking to old crafting techniques despite the availability of modern machinery

  • @jeremyjackson8196

    @jeremyjackson8196

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@enduringwave87 Pakistan or US, such a tough decision

  • @himanish1214

    @himanish1214

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeremyjackson8196 are you being sarcastic

  • @X11CHASE

    @X11CHASE

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@himanish1214 of course he’s being sarcastic.

  • @sunsetamor302
    @sunsetamor3022 жыл бұрын

    I love that you can order directly from them and the info is available. Really cool 💛

  • @defeatSpace

    @defeatSpace

    2 жыл бұрын

    For real, and they take pretty much any custom request too!

  • @noone1798

    @noone1798

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@defeatSpace how did you go about ordering from them, I went to the Facebook link and looked at everything but I have no idea how to order

  • @Simba______

    @Simba______

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@noone1798 - They're not available for purchase. She apparently lied about that.

  • @Ass_of_Amalek

    @Ass_of_Amalek

    2 жыл бұрын

    Simba the guy in the video said that they sell a significant amount online.

  • @dr.angerous

    @dr.angerous

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who would buy this garbage lol. It's ugly, smells like s h it. Just bleh

  • @AdityaSujan
    @AdityaSujan Жыл бұрын

    I am from India but my ancestors are from Sindh. I have seen this in my home. They're truly beautiful. More power to these amazing artist keeping this beautiful art alive. Much love from India

  • @meyriena
    @meyriena2 жыл бұрын

    While working in embassy, during Ramdan local friend has gifted me hand woven shwal and told me how it is produced organically by local craftsman, thanks for reigniting past memories love the culture, hospitality, Warmthness and friendliness of people, those days were memorable, shwal is still intact color are getting more shinning wonderful, I wish I could have ordered it online, ❤ from turkey🇹🇷

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    How may I assist you. I'm from the workshop

  • @artup.yourlife466
    @artup.yourlife4662 жыл бұрын

    That work is so eco-friendly and beautiful at the same time. We need to buy more of this and reduce factory-made.😍love from across the border.

  • @Vs-nl9hg

    @Vs-nl9hg

    2 жыл бұрын

    50$

  • @DanK-ld9yn

    @DanK-ld9yn

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wood fires are not as eco friendly as efficient electric (petroleum power plant) based.

  • @TechsScience

    @TechsScience

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DanK-ld9yn true, but if you calculate overall pollution, water contamination land & air pollution this process is still eco friendly

  • @moirai1161

    @moirai1161

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TechsScience agree lol but its a really tricky topic to discuss if we combine renewable resources with mass production.

  • @MrCudlebuny

    @MrCudlebuny

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eco friendly? lol Okay

  • @zahidshar9988
    @zahidshar99882 жыл бұрын

    Highly appreciate Business Insiders to show ours Tradition to the world. Proud to be born in Indus.

  • @mirzahamzabaig5667

    @mirzahamzabaig5667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Real Boy Bs. Can you even speak Sindhi? Stop putting words in Sindhis mouths

  • @mirzahamzabaig5667

    @mirzahamzabaig5667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Real Boy Tuhan Sindhi galhain tho? Ya tun kordh galhain rahio ahin?

  • @zeeshanmir985

    @zeeshanmir985

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Ander Jamal nikal be sindhi Hindu tera yeh khwab hamesha khwab hi thega. Chal nikal

  • @timetraveller8895

    @timetraveller8895

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zeeshanmir985 tu bhi converted he hain... 🤦

  • @hke.4475

    @hke.4475

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@timetraveller8895 lmao his name is mir his forefathers beat the shit out of linduz

  • @CaptainLevi10
    @CaptainLevi10 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for keeping this Indian tradition alive.

  • @hke.4475

    @hke.4475

    Жыл бұрын

    Pakistani

  • @CaptainLevi10

    @CaptainLevi10

    Жыл бұрын

    @@hke.4475 there was no pakistan 75 years ago*

  • @user-Rayyan123

    @user-Rayyan123

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CaptainLevi10neither was india This is Sindhi tradition

  • @Rudra-rf5cn

    @Rudra-rf5cn

    2 ай бұрын

    ​@@user-Rayyan123British India existed😂

  • @user-Rayyan123

    @user-Rayyan123

    2 ай бұрын

    @@Rudra-rf5cn that wasn’t a country. It was a colony

  • @oolahkhalid
    @oolahkhalid2 жыл бұрын

    My brother got it for his old friend who lives in UK, and they were speechless. Stated it’s beautiful.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for admiring our product

  • @ihtesham_emon
    @ihtesham_emon2 жыл бұрын

    There's so many steps and so labour intensive! Hope they can diversify more.

  • @manojs6647

    @manojs6647

    2 жыл бұрын

    Difference between art and industrialized product

  • @Ammeo

    @Ammeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to see people sticking to old crafting techniques despite the availability of modern machinery

  • @sharksport01

    @sharksport01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ikea picked up their line.

  • @aadilkhanjokhio7768
    @aadilkhanjokhio77682 жыл бұрын

    I am from Sindh Pakistan 🇵🇰 I love my Sindhi traditional dresses and proud to be Sindhi 😍😍

  • @pakistanimukbang5752

    @pakistanimukbang5752

    2 жыл бұрын

    ru sinndhi?

  • @aadilkhanjokhio7768

    @aadilkhanjokhio7768

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pakistanimukbang5752 yes. Why?

  • @blacksheep6174

    @blacksheep6174

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pakistanimukbang5752 do u need ajrak ?

  • @pakistanimukbang5752

    @pakistanimukbang5752

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blacksheep6174 no i have one

  • @thefamousl9043
    @thefamousl9043 Жыл бұрын

    Wow amazing art made by these hardworking people. god bless the people of Pakistan from the Philippines ❣

  • @lucksan4959
    @lucksan4959 Жыл бұрын

    The final product reveal blew my mind, the red is so vibrant omg

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage. You may check more from my channel

  • @shafiquehakro5963
    @shafiquehakro59632 жыл бұрын

    As a Sindhi, i want to explain it for other that It is not a peice of cloth , but it is the symbol of honour and it is considered as diginity and pride for us , In means of cultural value.

  • @rachananishad7670
    @rachananishad76702 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god, I need to order one now! Love from India. Wish I could visit Pakistan, our extended cultural heritage

  • @lakshay9975

    @lakshay9975

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤢

  • @ronnie2820

    @ronnie2820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@lakshay9975 Abey chutiya, Don’t watch or comment if you don’t like it

  • @jirachi-wishmaker9242

    @jirachi-wishmaker9242

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronnie2820 😀👌

  • @jameswoodard4304
    @jameswoodard43042 жыл бұрын

    It is good they are now able to sell directly to the international market. $50 is quite expensive locally, but in other economies it is a very reasonable price. Often hand-made artisan crafts are too expensive for most people, but this product is both respected high-quality craftsmanship and a reasonable price on the international market. Those workers should be seeing their pay increase even more if everything goes well.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can check my KZread channel for further designs

  • @N00NE-
    @N00NE- Жыл бұрын

    I'm in Germany and as soon as I visit Pakistan I'll buy these Hand Made Ajraks for my German Friends... This Craft is really a Unique Speciality of Pakistan!

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage and promotion of this art. Always welcome to artisans colony Bhitshah

  • @shubhamjadhav3190
    @shubhamjadhav31902 жыл бұрын

    Owner's confidence to keep ajrak alive is really heart touching...

  • @red5551
    @red55512 жыл бұрын

    A tradition that dates back to the Great "Indus Valley Civilisation".

  • @jaideepsingh2405
    @jaideepsingh24052 жыл бұрын

    Aap sada unlimited hi rahein Bhai. Thank you for keeping these traditions alive.

  • @jrobbin24
    @jrobbin24 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work greetings from the USA

  • @ayushir33
    @ayushir332 жыл бұрын

    From Indus valley civilization... unbelievable 👏👏👏

  • @lancheloth
    @lancheloth2 жыл бұрын

    Respect from Indonesia.... 🇲🇨 We have our own national cloth and we understand the pride and the heritage when we are wearing one.

  • @tylerkedlin6795

    @tylerkedlin6795

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you use shit???? Or do you wash it in sewage water you out your dead in????

  • @lancheloth

    @lancheloth

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tylerkedlin6795 whoa chill... We have many traditional and national cloth and the one most popular is batik. The motive is handwritten to the cloth. The process only use normal cloth unlike the ajrak one. But who am I to judge a 1000 years old tradition. What I am talking is I understand the feeling when using our traditional clothing.

  • @ubaidbaloch

    @ubaidbaloch

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tylerkedlin6795 do you know in old daya poop was used to make colors vibrant and shining you idiot will hate it but it's oldest way

  • @shionlex9072

    @shionlex9072

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tylerkedlin6795 who hurt you lol. Your comments are filled with malice and deep hatred for hardworking people who are just trying to make a living..

  • @hanoo_1995
    @hanoo_1995 Жыл бұрын

    Respect to all these people who still keep the wonderful tradition alive... 🙏👏👌

  • @tylerkedlin6795

    @tylerkedlin6795

    Жыл бұрын

    Yesssss, sewage creeks we put dead bodies and turds in we wash our camel and cow shit rugs their, they're beautiful, just a stamp.... It's not art. People are so ignorant.

  • @pamgascoyne9718
    @pamgascoyne9718 Жыл бұрын

    These are absolutely beautiful. I have so much respect for people who have been handed a tradition from past generations and still choose keep that tradition alive.

  • @k.h.universe3281
    @k.h.universe32812 жыл бұрын

    I don’t know much about the ajrak, but I do know that traditional processes sych as this should be respected and preserved for future generations

  • @silly3002

    @silly3002

    2 жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @dr.angerous

    @dr.angerous

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who would buy this garbage lol. It's ugly, smells like s h it. Just bleh

  • @justarandom2330

    @justarandom2330

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dr.angerous i've personally smelled this (not the machine made one), it smells good, and the design is famous and liked in the country, so its about preference.

  • @mostafaseesyoutube1024

    @mostafaseesyoutube1024

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@justarandom2330 He is here spread hate, just like many (bad) Indians do.

  • @justarandom2330

    @justarandom2330

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mostafaseesyoutube1024 immediately going "he's indian" is not right, he might be from somewhere else, just say that he is a child that doesn't appreciate things,,

  • @chrisaguilera1564
    @chrisaguilera15642 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing these stories of ancient culture that still alive and needs to be supported. Culture will die when people no longer want to continue tradition.

  • @Anvesh405
    @Anvesh4052 жыл бұрын

    So much of ancient wisdom into that work. All of these ancient arts should be well documented. Kudos to all those people who imparted that knowledge generations together.

  • @joyasydulcescoronado1673
    @joyasydulcescoronado16732 жыл бұрын

    Industrial products will never equal hand made. Such beautiful work that represents the heart and soul of a region. Plus all made with natural ingredients. Amazing!

  • @fieldtrippin1
    @fieldtrippin12 жыл бұрын

    Much respect to the hardworking folks keeping this tradition alive.

  • @tylerkedlin6795

    @tylerkedlin6795

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we need more shit bandanas in the world. Boiled camel and cow shit bandanas everyone can sweat in is best for everybody... .................

  • @himkatira
    @himkatira2 жыл бұрын

    Rare Ancient skill. Very beautiful. I would like to add that my district kachchh(gujarat state) is also hub of handcrafts and skilled artwork. There is Village name "Ajrakhpur", world famous for its Ajrakh work.

  • @khatranshyam

    @khatranshyam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right It's also Available in Gujarat (Kachchh)

  • @vishalsyoutube

    @vishalsyoutube

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I'll surely pay a visit to Kutch to witness them first-hand.

  • @bassam_salim

    @bassam_salim

    2 жыл бұрын

    My family is originaly from kutch (father side from mundra and mother side from khedoi which is a village near bhuj)I was born and raised and still live in Yemen, great to know something in the culture of my original roots

  • @Ammeo

    @Ammeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to see people sticking to old crafting techniques despite the availability of modern machinery

  • @savenature272

    @savenature272

    2 жыл бұрын

    And here people are saying tht u will nt find ajrak elsewhere in the world!

  • @jahangirpirzada1995
    @jahangirpirzada19952 жыл бұрын

    Ajrak is the sign of respect and honour in Sindh

  • @MaheshBhupathiparthasarathy
    @MaheshBhupathiparthasarathy2 жыл бұрын

    My deep respect to this Man's Family. He is carefully preserving his ancient tradition. This Ajrak is as beautiful as the making process

  • @arnavnair9628
    @arnavnair96282 жыл бұрын

    Didn't know about this type of shawl, but the prints are really beautiful

  • @mridul1075
    @mridul10752 жыл бұрын

    Respect from India..the art and culture which is found in India and Pakistan could not be found in any corner of world.

  • @kvbk

    @kvbk

    2 жыл бұрын

    Bruh, rephrase your sentence. Corner*

  • @ajaysinghrathore1940

    @ajaysinghrathore1940

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kvbk Grammar Nazi

  • @Mocha-Latte

    @Mocha-Latte

    2 жыл бұрын

    You have a really shallow scale of the world then.

  • @ronnie2820

    @ronnie2820

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mocha-Latte I think they mean the LITERAL culture, I mean……..Who finds south asian culture in other corners of the world other than south asia?

  • @Mocha-Latte

    @Mocha-Latte

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ronnie2820 nearly every country

  • @udaybhaskar448
    @udaybhaskar4482 жыл бұрын

    Grateful to these Pakistani brothers for keeping this craft tradition alive and beautifully flourishing...hope more people appreciate and purchase these pieces of art and culture with love....it is very heartening to see many modest people from India, Pakistan, and neighbouring countries keeping these kinds of crafts alive...hope the quality of life of all these beautiful people also improves with time and participation/support from all of us... with lots of love from India...

  • @greetagneessens7517
    @greetagneessens7517 Жыл бұрын

    I ordered the ajraks. It took some time for them to get here (Belgium), but we are delighted with the quality and the colors! Highly recommend!

  • @bijaysahoo8180
    @bijaysahoo81802 жыл бұрын

    I really want to buy this fabric. This is our ancient history. Love from India.

  • @Autumn74

    @Autumn74

    2 жыл бұрын

    Look on Etsy !

  • @iamsalngo81

    @iamsalngo81

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ye humari histroy hy bhai bilkul tahan sindhi ahyo?

  • @estarat

    @estarat

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ajrakh is available in india too. Look online.

  • @hasha2221

    @hasha2221

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me to

  • @surtalbhajan

    @surtalbhajan

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iamsalngo81 its available in India too bro check how "Hindus" get there name 😆 sindhu nadi ke paar reghne vale sindhi but later Persians pronunciation make it hindu 😂

  • @mastersplinter5966
    @mastersplinter59662 жыл бұрын

    Every time i watch these videos from Science Insider, it breaks my heart that these 1000-5000 year traditions of making stuff are soon dying out because of machines. This is craftmanship at is finest. Amazing Artisans. Wish I can get my hands on some of these things.

  • @gamalat122

    @gamalat122

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @ravenmoon4819

    @ravenmoon4819

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can; the link is in the description.

  • @frankryan2505

    @frankryan2505

    2 жыл бұрын

    As the artisan himself tells us, this craft leads to broken bodies and begging on the streets.

  • @ravenmoon4819

    @ravenmoon4819

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@frankryan2505 He said he has seen craftsmen begging and in pain. He also employees some elderly men, and his elderly father is still doing the work. He didn’t say it’s the rule; he said he has seen it happen. That was with regard to the fact that the work does take a lot of effort but does not always pay off.

  • @zeynabbbb

    @zeynabbbb

    2 жыл бұрын

    If you ever go to Pakistan, please buy from the local craftsmen and not big stores. Yeah it might be expensive, but the product is handmade, high quality & it lasts for years

  • @cherguikhedidja8541
    @cherguikhedidja8541 Жыл бұрын

    Well, technology keeps challenging every originality left in the world. Great respect to these traditional workers. I hope i can get one shawl one day.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    Жыл бұрын

    You can buy easily

  • @madhabitz
    @madhabitz2 жыл бұрын

    This was great! As someone who has done a whole lot of fabric dying in her life, this was a fascinating process to watch and learn a bit about. I love that they aren't just going to sit back and go away with the wind, but instead are rethinking their business model.Well done!

  • @KingLucifer717
    @KingLucifer7172 жыл бұрын

    Great love and Respect from INDIA 🇮🇳

  • @alisha4911

    @alisha4911

    2 жыл бұрын

    🇵🇰💚

  • @EEsmalls
    @EEsmalls2 жыл бұрын

    The modern trend of quantity over quality is so sad, we need more people like this who create such traditional art with their bare hands, keeping it alive with blood, sweat, tears, love, and respect.

  • @harshaji2982

    @harshaji2982

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are telling me cow dung is quality

  • @jesterthelegend926

    @jesterthelegend926

    2 жыл бұрын

    We need more shit covered rags

  • @okaka5398

    @okaka5398

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jesterthelegend926 if u cant appreciate something, atleast dont insult it

  • @Ammeo

    @Ammeo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its nice to see people sticking to old crafting techniques despite the availability of modern machinery

  • @Tenekai

    @Tenekai

    2 жыл бұрын

    Dude... It's a poop blanket.

  • @wesleypetersen4916
    @wesleypetersen4916 Жыл бұрын

    many years ago I bought some of those original pattern stamps at a thrift store. I have always kept them, thinking I will use them as an art piece. Today I see their true beauty.

  • @KashifAli-ws4qm
    @KashifAli-ws4qm6 ай бұрын

    Thanku BI for covering ajrak i'm sindhi and never knew that ajrak making is such a painstaking process .InshaAllah it will continue to flourish

  • @talathussain5078
    @talathussain50782 жыл бұрын

    Souvenir of a peace loving Civilization,Indus valley civilization.

  • @jayganatra8594
    @jayganatra85942 жыл бұрын

    Actually in india there is one region called Kutch. It shares so many cultural similarities with Sindh. We speak kutchi in that region which is quite similar to Sindhi. There is also once village is available ajrakpur which is solely depends on this.

  • @daniyaalsaeed4930

    @daniyaalsaeed4930

    Жыл бұрын

    kutch is influenced by sindh it was historically a part of sindhi dynasties n empires

  • @lakshmikrithika2521

    @lakshmikrithika2521

    Жыл бұрын

    My mentor in corporate gifted me two ajraks when I left that company. She was a kutchi hindu.

  • @furiousgaming2584
    @furiousgaming2584 Жыл бұрын

    Its a big hard work done by these precious hand .we should support them.

  • @pott3r
    @pott3r Жыл бұрын

    i think all countries should learn from india and pakistan how to live in peace and love! im from tajikistan 🇹🇯

  • @shaikhsufyan8004
    @shaikhsufyan80042 жыл бұрын

    I bought the original ones from the same place for my faculty who I've worked with in United States, They were all thrilled, Thanks to everyone who are striving to keep this tradition alive.

  • @biaiichia4916

    @biaiichia4916

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope maybe you can answer my question is it really 50 US dollars for one of those I would like to know thank you

  • @VegemiteQueen1

    @VegemiteQueen1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@biaiichia4916 They seem to sell for 3000-4000 rupee depending on the colour/intricacy of the design (4000 is around $23 USD) There is a link in the description to the people in the video's FB page where you can see many more colours and patterns and contact them directly through WhatsApp

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@VegemiteQueen1 thanks for supporting our family art

  • @c.a.s1900
    @c.a.s19002 жыл бұрын

    My husband brought me one of those back from his time in Afghanistan. I had no idea it was a shawl. I've been using it as a table runner. I also had no idea it was made from camel poop either. 😬. It's beyond beautiful and I love it even more now that I know the history behind it.

  • @babababi7911

    @babababi7911

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its not made by camel poop he washed it with water atleast 2times and also one time with hot water.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pleasure for us

  • @biguncle554

    @biguncle554

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@babababi7911 they are constantly dipping it in different poop mixtures for days, it’s essentially a giant dirty diaper

  • @MsPiinkFllamingo

    @MsPiinkFllamingo

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s filthy. I’m not impressed with the shawls at all.

  • @babababi7911

    @babababi7911

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@biguncle554 lol They show a whole process in this video. After dipping in camel dung they washed it 2 times and 3rd time with hit water

  • @gordtron
    @gordtron2 жыл бұрын

    traditions like this are so important. technology can never replicate the quality from hand made.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage

  • @gordtron

    @gordtron

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zaibsoomro keep up the beautiful work. that camel poo is the smell of quality and money.

  • @alphaTrader.oo1
    @alphaTrader.oo12 жыл бұрын

    Omg.. such a beautiful fabric National heritage!

  • @sureelireddy6823
    @sureelireddy68232 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I just stumbled over this video. I’m from Fiji ( Indian descendant). It’s so fascinating to see the ancient cultures surviving and carried on through generations. I think these types of ancient craftsmanship should be more and more highlighted. And I hope they get better pricing for the hard work they do. There should be a marketing team to market the original products , showing the difference between fake and original

  • @Belbirds
    @Belbirds2 жыл бұрын

    🥰 one and millions of love and support for their hard work from Nepal 🇳🇵

  • @loopymind
    @loopymind2 жыл бұрын

    $50 still sounds like a steal seeing the amount of work it takes

  • @sumantjaiswal3811
    @sumantjaiswal3811 Жыл бұрын

    Ek din na pakistan aunga aur ye zaroor khareedunga. Lots of love and respect for the art from india. Mohenjodaro bhi to dekhna hai.

  • @afrasayabahmed7557
    @afrasayabahmed75572 жыл бұрын

    As an Pakistani i am proud of my country and proud so my culture and and hope the sindhi culture and the famous ajrak will continue for decade to come . And i thank business insider for this video .

  • @ddg678

    @ddg678

    2 жыл бұрын

    You were Indian 70 years before, there was nothing called pakistan

  • @afrasayabahmed7557

    @afrasayabahmed7557

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jhal dab

  • @ddg678

    @ddg678

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@afrasayabahmed7557 bheekh wali country

  • @ddg678

    @ddg678

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Vladimir Putin original name is hindustan

  • @GaSh_1101

    @GaSh_1101

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ddg678 Bhārata (भारत).

  • @carknower
    @carknower2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting to see that the old world is very much alive

  • @hamzaghazi

    @hamzaghazi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Real Boy let me guess, Indian pretending to be sindhi.

  • @hamzaghazi

    @hamzaghazi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Real Boy help the Sikhs tell your country to support khalistan 🙏

  • @manin4568

    @manin4568

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hamzaghazi so u want to give Pak? For them cool

  • @hamzaghazi

    @hamzaghazi

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@manin4568 idk if u know, but they want independence from India not pk

  • @manin4568

    @manin4568

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@hamzaghazi dude nobody says that here except some Pakistanis and some from uk... That hardly counta 0.5 % of the population... The Sikhs of india will screw u badly if u say that in front of them... Because they are more patriotic then most indians... Ps im from Southern region

  • @Ksnsixjejxindbzjjsnxjd
    @KsnsixjejxindbzjjsnxjdАй бұрын

    The print is so perfect. The hard work will always pay off. We also want no tension between India and Pakistan so both countries can exchange similar cultures which are very rich.

  • @RBNZ-lg9cy
    @RBNZ-lg9cy2 жыл бұрын

    I Thought this whole process was a waste of time until 6:35 That Red and Blue are Absolutely Amazing I’m in Love 😍🥰

  • @abhi739
    @abhi7392 жыл бұрын

    Much love to our Sindhi cousins from Gujrat India, such an amazing Ajrak Skill level very high

  • @alokmina
    @alokmina2 жыл бұрын

    Ajrak print of Rajasthan (India 🇮🇳) also very popular 🙏🇮🇳

  • @dr.angerous

    @dr.angerous

    2 жыл бұрын

    Who would buy this garbage lol. It's ugly, smells like s h it. Just bleh

  • @alokmina

    @alokmina

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dr.angerous bander 🐒 kya Jane Adrak ka swad 😂😂😂😜

  • @dixmit2004

    @dixmit2004

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@alokmina You're right , actually it can be 'Ajrak' ka swad 😄

  • @amariuss

    @amariuss

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@dr.angerous pleb

  • @nameless6161
    @nameless61612 жыл бұрын

    These beautiful pieces portray their beautiful culture... Vibrant, colourful and passionate... 😍👌🏽

  • @sonju2k71
    @sonju2k71 Жыл бұрын

    Traditional Indian craft. ❤️

  • @jamshedjamali1913

    @jamshedjamali1913

    Жыл бұрын

    Traditional sindhi craft.

  • @sonju2k71

    @sonju2k71

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jamshedjamali1913 No, it's traditional Hindu craft spreading from Sutkandor in Balochistan to Godawari coast in Maharashtra.

  • @jusanothabigdik2198
    @jusanothabigdik21982 жыл бұрын

    Glad to hear both indians and pakistanis working to keep tradition alive. They dont need fighting, they need to work together for a better future

  • @NazTheGreat

    @NazTheGreat

    2 жыл бұрын

    The people don't want to fight brother... ... it's the Colonialists that are igniting the internal conflicts.

  • @byron-ih2ge
    @byron-ih2ge2 жыл бұрын

    Those arts date back to the indus valley civilization ❤ , glad that sindhis have conserved their ancient culture and heritage way more than other groups in pakistan 🇵🇰 Love from india 🇮🇳

  • @commanderofkesariyaknights

    @commanderofkesariyaknights

    2 жыл бұрын

    Chullas from pakistan have nothing to do with indus Saraswati civilisation…they follow arabian cult which consider period before 6th century as jahils while INdus saraswati ppl were worshipper of Shiva Pashupatinath and Shakti The lost wax technique of statue making used in indus Saraswati valley was used even in Chollas empire of south in 10th century

  • @mirzahamzabaig5667

    @mirzahamzabaig5667

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@commanderofkesariyaknights Yes Sindhis and Punjabis are foreigners in Pakistan right?

  • @cp12298

    @cp12298

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@commanderofkesariyaknights More major places of the Indus Valley People are situated in Pakistan than in India, no hate but just stating a fact. 3 of the main cities are situated in Pakistan. Harappa in Punjab, Mohenjo Daro in Sindh, Mehargarh in Balochistan.

  • @quilliamattari2772

    @quilliamattari2772

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@commanderofkesariyaknights What do you unclean Hindus have to do with the Indus Valley Civilisation? The Indus Valley Civilisation is Pakistan’s history and heritage. Not India’s.

  • @1525boy

    @1525boy

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cp12298 Yeah, and “Pakistan” was a thriving country back then, right?

  • @shahnazbutt2804
    @shahnazbutt28042 жыл бұрын

    Any art old tradition r so beautiful anywhere in the world hope they all just keep earning we also should support them by buying them thanks

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage

  • @rashdaahmed2565
    @rashdaahmed25652 жыл бұрын

    MashaAllah,very hard work,,,Allah Halal rizq me behad berket Dy or imaandaari qaem o daem rakhy

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage

  • @muhammadtahirsiddiqui3824
    @muhammadtahirsiddiqui38242 жыл бұрын

    I'm very glad to see this documentary on my culture dress Ajrak thank you very much to promote my culture and I'm sindhi and very happy 😊 😊 😊

  • @forcehucos2429
    @forcehucos24292 жыл бұрын

    In saurashtra and kutch you will find ajrak on shoulders of almost every rajput,Charan and muslim man.... and we get it from kutch border district with Sindh

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw45762 жыл бұрын

    Please support these hard working artists. This is the artistry we don't want to lose.

  • @rudejude9725
    @rudejude97252 жыл бұрын

    This is incredible I want one .. what a piece of art

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sure, kindly choose from my channel

  • @lionentertainment3463
    @lionentertainment34632 жыл бұрын

    I am from Sindh ,Pakistan .It made me happy to see our Traditions and Culture alive .More and more people come to know about Sindhi culture.I hope you people also visit archaeological places,ancient shrines ,tombs and forts of Sindh.

  • @lunix3259

    @lunix3259

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's a beautiful print and a labour of love!

  • @venkatramananchinnasamy6131

    @venkatramananchinnasamy6131

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most of the travellers feel unsafe, if your govt crack down terrorists, increase safety and internal security, would love to holiday and see what Pakistan can show us..

  • @m.hamzakath9225

    @m.hamzakath9225

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@venkatramananchinnasamy6131 terrorism was eliminated in just a decade

  • @shirokun4742

    @shirokun4742

    2 жыл бұрын

    @ShAMsHeR Gaming Yt india is more save than western country We don't have any terrorism problem Like knife attack truck attack in France Kidnapping jewish like in USA

  • @farahkiyani6412

    @farahkiyani6412

    2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful province of Pakistan

  • @nageshnaidu1290
    @nageshnaidu12902 жыл бұрын

    Just like Kalamkari of Macchilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, pure natural, age old fabric process, lasting centuries, world famous👌🌺🙏

  • @lottnio8207

    @lottnio8207

    Жыл бұрын

    Not world famous. Most people in the world don’t want fabrics coloured with camel shit.

  • @halimapatel229
    @halimapatel2292 жыл бұрын

    Ma shaa Allah Beautiful work of Art! May your business prosper to bring you customers from all over the world! I would love to buy one! Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage. You may check

  • @vanish1999
    @vanish1999 Жыл бұрын

    Good work... Love from India to u guys

  • @OscarEDodier
    @OscarEDodier2 жыл бұрын

    The Ajraks made by the amazing artisans are priceless!!

  • @MrNasar1210
    @MrNasar12102 жыл бұрын

    This product also made in my city and district. Our cast is doing this business and manufacturing. Same method is used to make 'Ajrakh'. Old method with modern design. Longi, tops, Kurtis, handkerchief etc...

  • @abdulhayelucman

    @abdulhayelucman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you share your contact details? If someone wants to order

  • @Zincink
    @Zincink Жыл бұрын

    I love to see all of the steps as a fine artist who studied for years. I appreciate that he didn’t destroy the technique. I am happy to see they have an online presence and you can order direct. If you want a quality item it’s best to go direct to the source. Thanks for preserving this art tradition.

  • @zaibsoomro

    @zaibsoomro

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for encourage. I'm the Ajrak maker from Bhitshah

  • @juliejenkins2376
    @juliejenkins23762 жыл бұрын

    This is a amazing. I'm so happy for them that they can now sell freely to whomever they choose, even online directly to customers! It's a shame that many other artisans of these or similar dying arts are not able to do the same.

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