SINDH

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Aspects of CultureHistory

Sindhis (Sindhī) are a socio-ethnic group of people originating from Sindh, a province of modern day Pakistan. After the 1947

independence of India and Pakistan, many Sindhi Hindus migrated to India and some later settled in other parts of the

world.The roots of Sindhi culture and civilization is found in the distant past. Archaeological researches during 19th and 20th centuries

showed the roots of social life, religion and culture of the people of the Sindh: their agricultural practices, traditional arts and

crafts, customs and tradition and other parts of social life. Recent researches have traced the Indus valley civilization to even

earlier ancestry.

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Social status factors:The economy of Sindh is the 2nd largest of all the provinces in Pakistan. Much of Sindh's economy is influenced by the economy of Karachi, the capital of the province and also the largest city and economic capital of the country.

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Social Group Interaction Patterns

Family system in Sindh:In rural areas of Sindh the system of family is Joint Family.But in urban areas there is very less of Joint families.

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Language and communicationSindhi Language is an Indo-Aryan language of the historical Sindh region, spoken by the Sindhi people. It is the official language of the Pakistani province of Sindh.

Symbols“Ajrak” A symbol of Sindhi culture and tradition.Ajrak is literally used in Sindh (Pakistan) from the cradle to the grave. It is used as a hammock for infants, headgear for girls, bridal accessory, a turban and a shawl, a bed cover, a tablecloth, a gift item and a token of respect to honor a guest. Most of the heads of state and dignitaries of Pakistan have used ajrak in their public meetings to show respect and as a token of solidarity for Sindh Province.

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NormsSindhi Culture is a very dynamic and significant aspect of their life. It is highly inclusive and has a vast horizon that implies both material and non-material aspects. Set of shared values, norms, mores, folkways, language, customs, and traditions is generally attributed to its essence, which reflect all the way of life.

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Material componentThe work of Sindhi embroidery motifs is designed peculiarly in silk and cotton thread on either silk or cotton. The exciting colors used are of several sparkling shades such as orange, red, violet, black, green, indigo, white, turquoise, pink and blue.

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The background in Sindhi art work is greatly complemented by using in various proportions to create a desired effect. The notable factor is that the ground material is covered completely covered by hand embroidery.