Sindhis are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group who speak the Sindhi language and are native to the Sindh province of Pakistan. The historical homeland of Sindhis is bordered by the southeastern part of Balochistan, the Bahawalpur region of Punjab and the Kutch region of Gujarat. Having been isolated throughout history, unlike its neighbours, Sindhi culture has preserved its own uniqueness.
Northern portion of Bombay province. Sindh (then under Bombay Presidency) Khairpur State
"The Priest King Wearing Sindhi Ajruk", c. 2500 BC, in the National Museum of Pakistan
Depiction of two Sindhi infantry soldiers during medieval times
Tomb of the Sindhi king, Mian Ghulam Shah Kalhoro
Balochistan, also spelled Baluchistan or Baluchestan, is a historical region in Western and South Asia, located in the Iranian plateau's far southeast and bordering the Indian Plate and the Arabian Sea coastline. This arid region of desert and mountains is primarily populated by ethnic Baloch people.
Balochistan region in pink
Large Baluch carpet, from the mid 19th century. Alternating rows depict cypress trees and Turkmen Gül motifs in offset coloration. The somber background colors are characteristic of Baluch weavings. This likely was a commission for a tribal Khan or chieftain for ceremonial use.
Baloch children photographed in Ashkutu, Iran, in March 2017
