Watta satta

Watta satta

Watta satta (Urdu: وٹہ سٹہ) is a tribal custom in Pakistan of exchanging brides between two families. At the time of marriage, both families trade brides. In order for one to marry off his son, he must also have a daughter to marry off in return.

See also

* Vani
* Karo kari
* Swara
* Pait Likkhi

External links

* [http://www.cid.harvard.edu/bread/papers/0509conf/bread0509_jacoby_mansuri.pdf Watta Satta: Exchange Marriage and Women’s Welfare in Rural Pakistan]


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