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Sajarak also known asSaraiki ajrak (Saraiki:سرائیکی اجرک) is a form of block-printing, inspired by the SindhiAjrak, found inSouth Punjab inPakistan. It has become a symbol of theSaraiki culture and traditions.[1][2][3]
The Saraiki Ajrak is a recent form of Ajrak amongSaraikis. It is inspired by the neighbouring SindhiAjrak.
Sajarak's name is derived from the originalAjrak which is theSindhi version of the block-printed shawls and tiles which are found inSindh, Pakistan.
These shawls display special designs and patterns made using block printing by stamps.[4] Common colours used while making these patterns may include but are not limited to blue, red, black and green.Cyan colour is the dominating colour in Saraiki culture. The Sajarak is mostly cyan and sometimes blue. The cyan colour makes it distinctive among other ajraks.Saraiki nationalists designed the Sajarak. Nationalists captured the heart of the Saraiki belt, which Saraikies are proud of. TheSindhiAjrak was used long ago, but now some people call it Saraiki ajrak, but the majority of the Saraikis, know it as the "Sajarak".
