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

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  • 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-cx8pr 2 роки тому +3590

    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 роки тому +55

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

    • @byron-ih2ge
      @byron-ih2ge 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @antarikshvora007
      @antarikshvora007 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @dr.angerous
      @dr.angerous 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @seetv61
      @seetv61 2 роки тому +7

      @@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
    @capinkyky 2 роки тому +2378

    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 роки тому +9

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

    • @melancholicpotato4411
      @melancholicpotato4411 2 роки тому +67

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

    • @raffysungarngar3684
      @raffysungarngar3684 2 роки тому +18

      Maybe you are a manager in the factory-made ones

    • @shaanidesi
      @shaanidesi 2 роки тому +8

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

    • @davidran9317
      @davidran9317 2 роки тому +36

      @@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_ Рік тому +251

    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 Рік тому +4

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

    • @swapniljo161
      @swapniljo161 Рік тому +2

      Where I can get this stuff?

    • @amarlama6504
      @amarlama6504 Рік тому

      Can u please leave me his contact details?

    • @pratik.kiri_
      @pratik.kiri_ Рік тому +3

      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
    @SmallMartingale 2 роки тому +387

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro 2 роки тому +3

      Thanks for encouraged

    • @tylerkedlin6795
      @tylerkedlin6795 Рік тому

      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
    @shashi2331 2 роки тому +1311

    Respect from India for keeping this tradition alive

    • @Ammeo
      @Ammeo 2 роки тому +32

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

    • @Rabbitr1
      @Rabbitr1 2 роки тому +56

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

    • @moumuooo.o2283
      @moumuooo.o2283 2 роки тому +98

      @@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 роки тому +34

      @@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 роки тому +77

      @@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-Fitness 2 роки тому +641

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

    • @user-iw7gu8rk5i
      @user-iw7gu8rk5i 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @Singh98798
      @Singh98798 Рік тому +5

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

    • @saqibsoomro598
      @saqibsoomro598 Рік тому +8

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@Singh98798 Islam exist way before Muhammad btw.

    • @Singh98798
      @Singh98798 Рік тому +3

      @@Chicken56877 said who….

  • @humzanofil5257
    @humzanofil5257 2 роки тому +18

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

  • @P___J
    @P___J Рік тому +46

    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 Рік тому

      Nothing like pakistan. Everyone is Indian

  • @samaddahri
    @samaddahri 2 роки тому +1360

    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 роки тому +39

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

    • @moirai1161
      @moirai1161 2 роки тому +45

      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 роки тому +4

      @Real Boy where to know more abt this?

    • @daiidook
      @daiidook 2 роки тому +30

      @@moirai1161 fake account hes spreading indian propaganda

    • @moirai1161
      @moirai1161 2 роки тому +2

      @@daiidook damn lmao

  • @muskansingh1884
    @muskansingh1884 2 роки тому +735

    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 роки тому +4

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

    • @jamestalbot1647
      @jamestalbot1647 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @mrsky3881
      @mrsky3881 2 роки тому +17

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

    • @jamestalbot1647
      @jamestalbot1647 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @noone-dc4uh
      @noone-dc4uh 2 роки тому +3

      @@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.

  • @amnaqadir3877
    @amnaqadir3877 Рік тому +25

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro Рік тому

      Thanks for your kind words

    • @amarlama6504
      @amarlama6504 Рік тому

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

  • @ShahzadNawazSoomro
    @ShahzadNawazSoomro Рік тому +8

    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 🇵🇰.

  • @ranjan_v
    @ranjan_v 2 роки тому +279

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

  • @daa7241
    @daa7241 2 роки тому +50

    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 роки тому

      I want sell it how can i sell?

    • @monishbeck3859
      @monishbeck3859 2 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому

      @@monishbeck3859 yes

    • @t-.-t.
      @t-.-t. 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jackwalls2448
    @jackwalls2448 2 роки тому +18

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

  • @varunalpuria2790
    @varunalpuria2790 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @NorahIK
    @NorahIK 2 роки тому +48

    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.

  • @shafiquehakro5963
    @shafiquehakro5963 2 роки тому +14

    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.

  • @IamGulzow
    @IamGulzow Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @fizaazam2340
    @fizaazam2340 2 роки тому +4

    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 роки тому

      Thanks for encourage Madam. I am here from the workshop

  • @dhikrallah4343
    @dhikrallah4343 2 роки тому +308

    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 роки тому +13

      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 роки тому +1

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

    • @jeremyjackson8196
      @jeremyjackson8196 2 роки тому +3

      @@enduringwave87 Pakistan or US, such a tough decision

    • @himanish1214
      @himanish1214 2 роки тому +1

      @@jeremyjackson8196 are you being sarcastic

    • @X11CHASE
      @X11CHASE 2 роки тому +1

      @@himanish1214 of course he’s being sarcastic.

  • @lrdnalrd7956
    @lrdnalrd7956 2 роки тому +359

    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 роки тому +2

      Japanese?

    • @alexisbrandon165
      @alexisbrandon165 2 роки тому +14

      @@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 роки тому

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

    • @ShahiranAimanMohdSalleh
      @ShahiranAimanMohdSalleh 2 роки тому +3

      using shit? nah man its disgusting

    • @vyl4650
      @vyl4650 2 роки тому +12

      @@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.

  • @AdityaSujan
    @AdityaSujan Рік тому +6

    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
    @meyriena 2 роки тому +4

    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 роки тому

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

  • @rachananishad7670
    @rachananishad7670 2 роки тому +38

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

  • @sunsetamor302
    @sunsetamor302 2 роки тому +1040

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

    • @defeatSpace
      @defeatSpace 2 роки тому +10

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

    • @noone1798
      @noone1798 2 роки тому +13

      @@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 роки тому +6

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

    • @Ass_of_Amalek
      @Ass_of_Amalek 2 роки тому +5

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

    • @dr.angerous
      @dr.angerous 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @CaptainLevi10
    @CaptainLevi10 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for keeping this Indian tradition alive.

    • @hke.4475
      @hke.4475 Рік тому +3

      Pakistani

    • @CaptainLevi10
      @CaptainLevi10 Рік тому +1

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

    • @user-Rayyan123
      @user-Rayyan123 Рік тому +2

      @@CaptainLevi10neither was india
      This is Sindhi tradition

    • @Rudra-rf5cn
      @Rudra-rf5cn 2 місяці тому

      ​@@user-Rayyan123British India existed😂

    • @user-Rayyan123
      @user-Rayyan123 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @N00NE-
    @N00NE- Рік тому +2

    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 Рік тому

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

  • @ihtesham_emon
    @ihtesham_emon 2 роки тому +343

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

    • @manojs6647
      @manojs6647 2 роки тому +17

      Difference between art and industrialized product

    • @Ammeo
      @Ammeo 2 роки тому +14

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

    • @sharksport01
      @sharksport01 2 роки тому

      Ikea picked up their line.

  • @aadilkhanjokhio7768
    @aadilkhanjokhio7768 2 роки тому +38

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

  • @oolahkhalid
    @oolahkhalid 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro 2 роки тому

      Thanks for admiring our product

  • @jameswoodard4304
    @jameswoodard4304 2 роки тому +8

    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 роки тому +1

      Thanks for encourage

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro 2 роки тому

      You can check my UA-cam channel for further designs

  • @artup.yourlife466
    @artup.yourlife466 2 роки тому +359

    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 роки тому +8

      50$

    • @DanK-ld9yn
      @DanK-ld9yn 2 роки тому +13

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

    • @TechsScience
      @TechsScience 2 роки тому +30

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

    • @moirai1161
      @moirai1161 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @MrCudlebuny
      @MrCudlebuny 2 роки тому +6

      Eco friendly? lol Okay

  • @zahidshar9988
    @zahidshar9988 2 роки тому +83

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

    • @mirzahamzabaig5667
      @mirzahamzabaig5667 2 роки тому +6

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

    • @mirzahamzabaig5667
      @mirzahamzabaig5667 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @zeeshanmir985
      @zeeshanmir985 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @timetraveller8895
      @timetraveller8895 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @hke.4475
      @hke.4475 2 роки тому

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

  • @thefamousl9043
    @thefamousl9043 Рік тому +3

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

  • @jaideepsingh2405
    @jaideepsingh2405 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @k.h.universe3281
    @k.h.universe3281 2 роки тому +139

    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 роки тому +1

      👏👏👏

    • @dr.angerous
      @dr.angerous 2 роки тому

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

    • @justarandom2330
      @justarandom2330 2 роки тому +4

      @@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 роки тому +4

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

    • @justarandom2330
      @justarandom2330 2 роки тому +3

      @@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,,

  • @shubhamjadhav3190
    @shubhamjadhav3190 2 роки тому +50

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

  • @lucksan4959
    @lucksan4959 Рік тому +2

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro Рік тому

      Thanks for encourage. You may check more from my channel

  • @jrobbin24
    @jrobbin24 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful work greetings from the USA

  • @chrisaguilera1564
    @chrisaguilera1564 2 роки тому +106

    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.

  • @red5551
    @red5551 2 роки тому +23

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

  • @hanoo_1995
    @hanoo_1995 Рік тому +7

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

    • @tylerkedlin6795
      @tylerkedlin6795 Рік тому

      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.

  • @madhabitz
    @madhabitz 2 роки тому +5

    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!

  • @lancheloth
    @lancheloth 2 роки тому +84

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

    • @tylerkedlin6795
      @tylerkedlin6795 Рік тому

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

    • @lancheloth
      @lancheloth Рік тому +3

      @@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 Рік тому

      @@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 Рік тому +3

      @@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..

  • @ayushir33
    @ayushir33 2 роки тому +12

    From Indus valley civilization... unbelievable 👏👏👏

  • @pamgascoyne9718
    @pamgascoyne9718 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @udaybhaskar448
    @udaybhaskar448 2 роки тому +1

    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...

  • @mridul1075
    @mridul1075 2 роки тому +183

    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 роки тому

      Bruh, rephrase your sentence. Corner*

    • @ajaysinghrathore1940
      @ajaysinghrathore1940 2 роки тому +8

      @@kvbk Grammar Nazi

    • @Mocha-Latte
      @Mocha-Latte 2 роки тому +8

      You have a really shallow scale of the world then.

    • @ronnie2820
      @ronnie2820 2 роки тому +5

      @@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 роки тому +1

      @@ronnie2820 nearly every country

  • @fieldtrippin1
    @fieldtrippin1 2 роки тому +57

    Much respect to the hardworking folks keeping this tradition alive.

    • @tylerkedlin6795
      @tylerkedlin6795 Рік тому

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

  • @MaheshBhupathiparthasarathy
    @MaheshBhupathiparthasarathy 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @joyasydulcescoronado1673
    @joyasydulcescoronado1673 2 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @mastersplinter5966
    @mastersplinter5966 2 роки тому +350

    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 роки тому +6

      👍

    • @ravenmoon4819
      @ravenmoon4819 2 роки тому +6

      You can; the link is in the description.

    • @frankryan2505
      @frankryan2505 2 роки тому +15

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

    • @ravenmoon4819
      @ravenmoon4819 2 роки тому +21

      @@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 роки тому +18

      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

  • @KingLucifer717
    @KingLucifer717 2 роки тому +15

    Great love and Respect from INDIA 🇮🇳

  • @pott3r
    @pott3r Рік тому +1

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

  • @cherguikhedidja8541
    @cherguikhedidja8541 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @himkatira
    @himkatira 2 роки тому +264

    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 роки тому +13

      Right It's also Available in Gujarat (Kachchh)

    • @vishalsyoutube
      @vishalsyoutube 2 роки тому +11

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

    • @bassam_salim
      @bassam_salim 2 роки тому +10

      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 роки тому +3

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

    • @savenature272
      @savenature272 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @EEsmalls
    @EEsmalls 2 роки тому +137

    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 роки тому +9

      You are telling me cow dung is quality

    • @jesterthelegend926
      @jesterthelegend926 2 роки тому +2

      We need more shit covered rags

    • @okaka5398
      @okaka5398 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @Ammeo
      @Ammeo 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @Tenekai
      @Tenekai 2 роки тому +3

      Dude... It's a poop blanket.

  • @Anvesh405
    @Anvesh405 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @shahnazbutt2804
    @shahnazbutt2804 2 роки тому +1

    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

  • @c.a.s1900
    @c.a.s1900 2 роки тому +341

    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 роки тому +63

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro 2 роки тому +8

      Pleasure for us

    • @biguncle554
      @biguncle554 2 роки тому +112

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

    • @MsPiinkFllamingo
      @MsPiinkFllamingo 2 роки тому +51

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

    • @babababi7911
      @babababi7911 2 роки тому +36

      @@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

  • @arnavnair9628
    @arnavnair9628 2 роки тому +100

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

  • @jahangirpirzada1995
    @jahangirpirzada1995 2 роки тому +3

    Ajrak is the sign of respect and honour in Sindh

  • @rashdaahmed2565
    @rashdaahmed2565 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @shaikhsufyan8004
    @shaikhsufyan8004 2 роки тому +22

    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 роки тому +3

      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 роки тому +1

      @@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 роки тому +1

      @@VegemiteQueen1 thanks for supporting our family art

  • @jusanothabigdik2198
    @jusanothabigdik2198 2 роки тому +7

    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 роки тому

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

  • @gordtron
    @gordtron 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for encourage

    • @gordtron
      @gordtron 2 роки тому

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

  • @greetagneessens7517
    @greetagneessens7517 Рік тому +1

    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!

  • @afrasayabahmed7557
    @afrasayabahmed7557 2 роки тому +57

    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 роки тому +1

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

    • @afrasayabahmed7557
      @afrasayabahmed7557 2 роки тому +2

      Jhal dab

    • @ddg678
      @ddg678 2 роки тому

      @@afrasayabahmed7557 bheekh wali country

    • @ddg678
      @ddg678 2 роки тому

      @Vladimir Putin original name is hindustan

    • @GaSh_1101
      @GaSh_1101 2 роки тому

      @@ddg678 Bhārata (भारत).

  • @sureelireddy6823
    @sureelireddy6823 2 роки тому +24

    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

  • @furiousgaming2584
    @furiousgaming2584 Рік тому

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

  • @wesleypetersen4916
    @wesleypetersen4916 Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @bijaysahoo8180
    @bijaysahoo8180 2 роки тому +43

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

    • @Autumn74
      @Autumn74 2 роки тому +2

      Look on Etsy !

    • @iamsalngo81
      @iamsalngo81 2 роки тому +3

      Ye humari histroy hy bhai bilkul tahan sindhi ahyo?

    • @estarat
      @estarat 2 роки тому +2

      Ajrakh is available in india too. Look online.

    • @hasha2221
      @hasha2221 2 роки тому +1

      Me to

    • @surtalbhajan
      @surtalbhajan 2 роки тому

      @@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 😂

  • @talathussain5078
    @talathussain5078 2 роки тому +20

    Souvenir of a peace loving Civilization,Indus valley civilization.

  • @sumantjaiswal3811
    @sumantjaiswal3811 Рік тому +1

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

  • @KashifAli-ws4qm
    @KashifAli-ws4qm 6 місяців тому

    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

  • @byron-ih2ge
    @byron-ih2ge 2 роки тому +86

    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 роки тому +8

      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 роки тому +9

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

    • @cp12298
      @cp12298 2 роки тому +11

      @@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 роки тому +8

      @@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 роки тому +12

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

  • @jayganatra8594
    @jayganatra8594 2 роки тому +16

    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 Рік тому +3

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

    • @lakshmikrithika2521
      @lakshmikrithika2521 Рік тому

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

  • @tishw4576
    @tishw4576 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @halimapatel229
    @halimapatel229 2 роки тому +3

    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 роки тому

      Thanks for encourage. You may check

  • @Belbirds
    @Belbirds 2 роки тому +9

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

  • @muhammadtahirsiddiqui3824
    @muhammadtahirsiddiqui3824 2 роки тому +19

    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 😊 😊 😊

  • @FatimaZahraHassan
    @FatimaZahraHassan 2 роки тому +1

    The government should support this unique craft. This is remarkable!

  • @rudejude9725
    @rudejude9725 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @zaibsoomro
      @zaibsoomro 2 роки тому

      Sure, kindly choose from my channel

  • @abhi739
    @abhi739 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @forcehucos2429
    @forcehucos2429 2 роки тому +12

    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

  • @alphaTrader.oo1
    @alphaTrader.oo1 2 роки тому +1

    Omg.. such a beautiful fabric
    National heritage!

  • @normablake2748
    @normablake2748 2 роки тому

    The world can change and progress all it wants but the old traditions will still remain the same. Traditions are what keeps families alive.
    Keep doing you ❤️🔥

  • @carknower
    @carknower 2 роки тому +49

    Interesting to see that the old world is very much alive

    • @hamzaghazi
      @hamzaghazi 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @hamzaghazi
      @hamzaghazi 2 роки тому +4

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

    • @manin4568
      @manin4568 2 роки тому

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

    • @hamzaghazi
      @hamzaghazi 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @manin4568
      @manin4568 2 роки тому

      @@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

  • @lionentertainment3463
    @lionentertainment3463 2 роки тому +43

    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 роки тому

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

    • @venkatramananchinnasamy6131
      @venkatramananchinnasamy6131 2 роки тому +2

      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 роки тому

      @@venkatramananchinnasamy6131 terrorism was eliminated in just a decade

    • @shirokun4742
      @shirokun4742 2 роки тому

      @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 роки тому +2

      Beautiful province of Pakistan

  • @RBNZ-lg9cy
    @RBNZ-lg9cy 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @Zincink
    @Zincink Рік тому +2

    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 Рік тому

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

  • @nageshnaidu1290
    @nageshnaidu1290 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @lottnio8207
      @lottnio8207 Рік тому

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

  • @alokmina
    @alokmina 2 роки тому +29

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

    • @dr.angerous
      @dr.angerous 2 роки тому

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

    • @alokmina
      @alokmina 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @dixmit2004
      @dixmit2004 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @amariuss
      @amariuss 2 роки тому

      @@dr.angerous pleb

  • @ankurdesai1120
    @ankurdesai1120 Рік тому +2

    My Hindu tradition is still alive, thank you bro

  • @juliejenkins2376
    @juliejenkins2376 2 роки тому +17

    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.

  • @OscarEDodier
    @OscarEDodier 2 роки тому +17

    The Ajraks made by the amazing artisans are priceless!!

  • @Ksnsixjejxindbzjjsnxjd
    @Ksnsixjejxindbzjjsnxjd Місяць тому

    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.

  • @nameless6161
    @nameless6161 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @samiullahj1
    @samiullahj1 2 роки тому +8

    I am from the same part of Pakistan. It's our culture. Thanks You For giving this treat of knowledge to us.