Patka

Saraiki culture (Patka)

Patka is wears as headwears in mostly parts of Sub-continent. In saraiki region, Patka is usage as traditionally wears. This is special for men address. And it is cutlural wear but it not Religious. It is deferent than other parkas(pagri, shumla,  Dastar). Mostly color of Patka is whites but black and blue patkas are also very popular in saraiki wasaib. Once upon a time, it is usage commenallly. but now a days it's usage is low than past. But it is used in many parts of saraiki wasaib. Patka dress is known as honorable and respectable dress in the rural area. It is also known for specific symbol Region chief. In the panchayat, Region Chief must wear Patka. And Peak of Patka is very hieght than other people of panchayat. In panchayat Chief do justice but Panchayat system is end in most parts of Saraiki region. Today it is looking on Eid, any Festival and events. Many saraiki families has a lot of interest in patka. But these are low in quantity. Multani Patka is very popular in the world. Saraiki Patka has own style and Method of wear is very different. In the parts of Saraiki region, Styles of Patkas are different but those are representing of their various region. But cause of Patka is one and Saraiki nation is one.

Today Patka is losing its identity. It is feared, this fashion is near of end. It is tradition symbol of saraiki. People also are not taking interest in usage of Patka. It was representing the people of saraiki waseb. But now people is egnoring it. But remember, Patka is making celebraty and personalities of people but in these days it is very costly. it is saving sun heat and keep head cool. We should try to save patka because it is our culture and we should show our love to save it.

Child is wear Patka

A men is wear patka through Charder

Look at photo for style of patka in saraiki region

Patka (Saraiki culture and fashion)

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Saraiki region in the mirror of history

In fact, the history of Saraiky is beginning with start of history of sub-continent.  Many experts accept that "Saraiki history" is also old than Indus Valley. As early, it was recognized that history of "Sindh valley " is a basis culture of In settlement of west area of sub-continent. But sign shows that basic of "Sindh valley" is saraiky culture or both civilizations are same ages sisters. And "Saraiky" and "Sindhi "culture is mother of other civilizations in west area of Sub-continent.
Pure Saraiki region is south of Punjab (Pakistan) in west zone of India and some parts are in Sindh and Baloachistan. Once upone a time. Saraiki area was a bigger than now because many zone was founded in the west part of sub-content and some parts in Iran and Afghistan. there was proper speeking and telling "Saraiki". These people has been living in this area since thousand years.Geography of this civilization is changed and shrinking because of arrival of  hours of powers and repeatedly attackers. Now it is on limited area. The people of this civilization are peaceful never believed on power. This land never born attackers, except, defensive soldiers.
Today, "Saraiki Waseeb" is facing challenges of house of powers and they want in the limited geographic area. movement has arisen because of the presence of consciousness and awareness among people against this. And they are rising voice new province of Pakistan in the pure of "Saraiki wassaib". This movement is continuing since 1968. This is peaceful movement. There is not violence in this movement. And this is the democratic way. Saraiki people is demanding new province "Saraikistan" who is Containing of 23 district of Punjab. Picture is bellow. and Population is 50 millions.

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proposed map of

Saraikistan

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Saraiki Culture

                       

      Saraiki culture is very old. And expert linked about history of Saraiky culture with human settlement in subcontinent The early languages of subcontinent were Sanskrit, Sindhi and Saraiky. It mean that Saraiky Culture is very old, rich and popular in this area. But Attackers of Sub-continent always use Saraiki area as gate way. Therefore passing a time, Features of language and culture had been change but basic changes did  not apply in this culture. Attackers brought with their self  their history and tradition. But it's culture their customs and traditions were gradually absorbed. In the history when we see, The land was green and lush, and there was an abundance of water ,cots and  prosperity attracted the invaders.New arrivals left their home and were living here.And gradually mingled with the people. Seraiki belt will always retain its separate identity۔

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