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Cotton dor, 1 pinna (QR-coded)
Plain cotton from a registered manufacturer; scan the code at pickup.
Cotton only, with its own QR code
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Cotton dor for kites: QR-coded pinna for Basant 2027
Only cotton dor (ڈور) is legal for Basant 2027, wound as a round pinna (پنا) that carries its own QR code tracing it to a registered manufacturer. Scan the code before you pay, and never buy string that glitters, feels gritty or stretches. We plan to stock single pinnas and larger sets, and we scan every code with you at handover.
Sales open after our Punjab seller certificate is issued. Join the waitlist for launch prices.
Join the WhatsApp waitlistBasant 2027 at a glance
Short answers from our facts table. Each one links to its source and shows when we last checked it.
Which string is legal?
Cotton dor only
Up to 9 threads (tars), at least 28 count, approved maanjha only.
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Only cotton dor is allowed: at most 9 threads (tars), at least 28 count, coated only with approved maanjha, and wound in a round ball called a pinna. Every pinna must carry its own QR code for verification.
How do I check a pinna?
Scan the QR before you pay
Scan the QR code on a pinna with your phone camera before you pay.
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Scan the QR code on a pinna with your phone camera before you pay. A legal pinna's code opens a record on an official Punjab government (.gov.pk) portal naming the registered manufacturer. No code, a code that will not scan, or a link to any other site means do not buy.
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Which pinnas will we stock for Basant 2027?
Cotton dor to the official specification, from registered manufacturers only: a single pinna, a 2-piece pinna and a 4-piece set, each with its own QR code.
Every pinna is logged against its QR code when it reaches our shop and again when it leaves, so its trail runs from the manufacturer to us to you. We stock no other kind of string, and each card below shows a drawn pinna until we can photograph the real stock.
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
Cotton dor, 2-piece pinna (QR-coded)
Enough for a family rooftop over the festival.
Cotton only, with its own QR code
- Real photos when stock arrivesPlanned range
Cotton dor, 4-piece set (QR-coded)
For hosts and large rooftops; every pinna carries its own code.
Cotton only, with its own QR code
Which string is allowed for Basant 2027?
Only cotton dor with at most 9 threads (tar), a count of at least 28, the approved coating and nothing else, wound as a QR-coded pinna.
| String | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton dor on a QR-coded pinna | Allowed | Meets the official specification and can be traced |
| Nylon string (tandi) | Banned | Stretches and cuts instead of snapping |
| Glass-coated or chemically coated string | Banned | Made to cut skin and other lines |
| Metallic wire or metal-coated string | Banned | Carries current from power lines |
| Sharp maanjha | Banned | Coated to cut |
Making, storing or selling banned string can mean 5 to 7 years in prison and a fine of up to Rs 5 million. The code of conduct also lets you buy dor only from sellers registered with the Deputy Commissioner, and buying from anyone else can bring legal action against the buyer too.
How do you check a pinna's QR code before you pay?
Scan it with your phone camera before any money changes hands, and buy only if it opens an official record naming a registered manufacturer.
Find the code
Every legal pinna carries its own printed QR code. No code means do not buy.
Scan it
Point your phone camera at the code and open the link it shows.
Check where it opens
It should open an official government record, not a shop's own website or a chat link.
Match the details
The manufacturer named in the record should match the label on the pinna.
Walk away if anything fails
A code that won't scan, a missing record or a link to any other site means the string can't be traced.
How much dor do you need for Basant?
A single pinna suits one regular flyer, a 2-piece pinna a family rooftop over the festival, and a 4-piece set a host with several flyers.
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String goes faster than people expect: every bo kata (بو کاٹا) takes the dor beyond the cut with it, and a busy sky means more cuts. Count the people who will actually hold a line, not everyone on the roof, and keep one spare pinna for the roof rather than knotting short lengths together, because every knot is a weak point. The pinna guide explains tar, count and the different pinna sizes.
How can you tell legal cotton dor from banned string?
Legal dor is cotton on a round pinna with a working QR code and snaps under a sharp tug; glitter, grit, a sharp smell, stretch or a wire core are warning signs.
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- Legal cotton dor: wound as a round pinna with a QR code that scans, and snaps cleanly when you pull a short length hard between two fists.
- Nylon (banned): smooth and glossy, and stretches before it breaks.
- Glass-coated (banned): gritty to touch, and sparkles in sunlight.
- Chemically coated (banned): stiff or sticky, with a sharp smell.
- Metallic (banned): shiny and springy, often with a wire core at a cut end.
Test safely
Never run suspect string through bare fingers. Wear a glove or finger guard, test only a short length, and report banned string to the police helpline 15.
How should you store and handle a pinna?
Keep it dry, clean and out of strong sun, wind loose string back by hand, and handle running dor with finger guards or gloves.
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- Dry: keep pinnas in a bag off damp floors. Damp cotton weakens, and wet string can carry current near power lines.
- Readable: keep the label clean and flat, because the QR code is the pinna's proof of where it came from.
- By hand: wind loose string back onto the pinna by hand; the charkhi (چرخی) spool is banned.
- Protected: wear finger guards or gloves whenever the line is running.
When can you buy cotton dor from us?
Only while we hold a Punjab seller certificate and the official sales window is open; for 2027 that window is not notified yet (expected about a week before the festival).
At handover we scan each pinna's QR code with you and record it against your order, so the trace runs all the way from the manufacturer to your roof.
Where we stand
Seller registration in progress. Sales open only after our Punjab seller certificate is issued.
Join the WhatsApp waitlistFrequently asked questions
Is cotton dor the only string allowed for Basant 2027?
Only cotton dor is allowed: at most 9 threads (tars), at least 28 count, coated only with approved maanjha, and wound in a round ball called a pinna. Every pinna must carry its own QR code for verification.
What if a pinna has no QR code?
Don't buy it. A pinna without a working code can't be traced to a registered manufacturer, so treat it as illegal however good it looks.
Do you sell sharp maanjha or glass-coated string for pecha?
No. Sharp maanjha and glass-coated string are banned under the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Act 2025, and we sell only cotton dor that meets the official specification.
Will you scan the QR code with me?
Yes. We scan every pinna's code with you at handover, and you can scan it again yourself before you leave.
Sources (13)
- Punjab Basant portal (official) — Safety rules (15 Oct 2026)
- The Express Tribune — Lahore revives Basant 2026 but keeps kite-flying on a tight string
- SGSPL — QR-code registration made mandatory for kites in Lahore ahead of Basant 2026
- Pakistan Today — Punjab Assembly passes strict kite-flying law with heavy penalties (24 Dec 2025)
- Geo News — Kite-flying rules, sales window notified (charkhi ban) (29 Dec 2025)
- ARY News — Basant 2026 SOPs for Lahore (noise, DJ, aerial firing) (2 Feb 2026)
- Dawn — Punjab govt plans stringent regulations for safe Basant in Lahore (11 Sept 2026)
- The Express Tribune — PA passes Kite Flying Bill 2025 with tough penalties
- Government of Punjab, Basant Festival 2027 portal — Code of Conduct for Basant 2027, District Lahore (15 Oct 2026)
- The News — Lahore admin issues guidelines ahead of Basant festival (2026 code of conduct, same provisions) (29 Jan 2026)
- Dawn — Punjab Assembly passes kite flying regulation bill (24 Dec 2025)
- FAFEN — Kite Flying Regulation: How it Evolved Since 2001
- Dawn — Registration for kite manufacturers to open from tomorrow (4 Sept 2026)