those animals maintained in the villages average 1980 kg." Ralli Ralli are traditional quilts made by women in the Indus Region of the Indian subcontinent. The word Ralli is derived from the local word "ralanna" which means to mix or connect. Ralli are tradition since 4th millennium BC. On trade records from the early 1500s Ralli is listed as an export item to Europe. The tradition of Ralli has passed from mother to daughter for thousands of years. Irrespective of caste, religion, occupation and tribe thousands of women make Ralli. These women belong to under privileged and poor segment who consider it as their source of income. Women spent more than 170 hours for each of this art. Like a textile currency having a value, Ralli was used for exchange of valuable things in ancient Indus Valley Civilization. For Thari rural women, Ralli is vital source of entrepreneurship and skill development. In Tharparkar, Ralli with Peacock designs are very popular. Kekra Truck (Chakra) Kekra Truck also called as Chakra by native people, is very common for the local transportation in Tharparkar. This truck is very suitable for sandy routes so it is also called 'Camel of Thar'. The truck is decorated with various designs and flowers. Since powerful Bedford engines of World War II are used in Kekras, the popularity of this truck is on the peak. Before the roads were constructed in Tharparkar, people along with their livestock and household items used to transport via Kekra. Now, with rise in road connectivity these trucks mostly transport the goods or general items. Modifications to the chassis are done to enhance the loading capacity. A typical Kekra truck is said to have capacity of 12,000 kg. Kekra trucks with traditional Thari decorations has become the tradition of transportation in Tharparkar district. Notable people Fozia Soomro (1966–2002) – Thari, Marwari and Sindhi folk singer. Mai Bhagi (Bhagbhari, 1920–1986) – Known as the Koel of Thar Desert. Muhammad Usman Diplai (13 June 1908 – 8 February 1981) - Writer. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani - Politician See also Bherulal Balani Churrio Jabal Gori Temple Surendar Valasai Thar Desert Tharparkar cattle References Districts of Sindh Thar Desert Thari people Poverty in Pakistan Coal mining regions in Pakistan Coal in Sindh Coal in Pakistan Solar power in Pakistan Death of children Corruption in Pakistan Hinduism in Sindh