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)