ٿري ڍاٽي | |
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.svg) Map of Mirpur Khas Division (locally known as Thar Region) where Thari people live | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Dhatki, Sindhi, Marwari | |
| Religion | |
| Islam and Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kutchi, Rajasthani, Jadgal, Sindhi |
Dhat region of Sindh and Rajasthan where Dhati people live | |
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The Thari people, also known as Tharis, are the regional inhabitants of the Thar region primarily concentrated in the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts of Sindh.
The Thar live in the harsh environment of the Thar Desert, therefore they spend a considerable amount of time fetching water for themselves or their animals. The Thari marry early, often during teenage years. They wake up early and herd the animals with the women waking up earlier than the men. The Thari are known for their carpet industry, and earlier in history they used to make shawls. The Thari also celebrate Lok Mela.
The Thari have suffered throughout history due to the environment they live in, but as the world progresses into a new era, the Tharis have been suffering even more with no cars or phones. The music of the Thari is regarded as Rajsthani music with a "little spice" to it.The ethnobotany of plants used by the Thari people has been considered effective by scientists.
The Thari, whether Muslim or Hindu, have always been peaceful to each other.
The clothing of the Thar is a mix of Rajasthani and Sindhi clothing, as well as a small influence of Gujarati. The Thari women wear Ghagra choli, with the Thari men wearing a turban and sometimes wearing a Shalwar Qameez. During funerals, Thari women wear bangles and Thari men wear black dresses.[citation needed]
The Tharis people speak Dhatki, Sindhi, Marwari and various other languages.
Notable Thari people include:
The majority of Thar Desert area in Pakistan is covered in District Tharparkar and Umerkot. Therefore, people form the District Tharparkar and Umerkot are known as "Thari" in Pakistan.