Sindhi Gaj (tunic)

Gaj or Guj are a very traditional embroidered tunics of Sindhi women from Sindh, it is a solid embroidery with mirrorwork, pompoms, sequins, cowries, shells, beads and buttons over the woman's shirt it usually covers the area, starting from neck up to the stomach. It incorporates variety of stitches and colors. Sometimes, it is made on separate piece of cloth and then attached to the garment. The style/patterns of embroidery on Gaj is usually two square, circular or heart shaped blocks on each side and an arrow like straight line in between, other style which has one block on both sides on yoke, and horizontal and vertical lines in front, the arms and borderline are also embroidered, there are also many other styles, stitches and colors of Gaj embroidery specific to each region and tribe of Sindh. The Larai jats of Lar region call it "Aggoti". A single Gaj can take up months or weeks to complete.

Sindhi Gaj embroidered on Sindhi Chola (tunic).

Gaj was usually worn on special occasions, but back in time it was also worn as everyday outfit, today only worn on Cultural days or on any Cultural events by Sindhi women. Some women still wear minimal Gaj embroidered yokes and necklines called Galo and Gichi with mirrorwork on modern style clothes.