An Age Old Artform Proudly Representing Punjab
An Age Old Artform Proudly Representing Punjab
An Age Old Artform Proudly Representing Punjab
An Age Old Artform Proudly Representing Punjab
An Age Old Artform Proudly Representing Punjab
Phulkari is a term coined by combining Phool (flower) and Kari (workmanship) indicating creating flower patterns through embroidery with coloured threads. While its origin is not exactly known, the current form of Phulkari got patronage from Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the 15th Century. Phulkari has always been an integral part of the auspicious rituals of Punjab, particularly the wedding. Initially, women practicing Phulkari would not sell it but only use it for their family rituals.
Phulkari is a term coined by combining Phool (flower) and Kari (workmanship) indicating creating flower patterns through embroidery with coloured threads. While its origin is not exactly known, the current form of Phulkari got patronage from Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the 15th Century. Phulkari has always been an integral part of the auspicious rituals of Punjab, particularly the wedding. Initially, women practicing Phulkari would not sell it but only use it for their family rituals.
Phulkari is a term coined by combining Phool (flower) and Kari (workmanship) indicating creating flower patterns through embroidery with coloured threads. While its origin is not exactly known, the current form of Phulkari got patronage from Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the 15th Century. Phulkari has always been an integral part of the auspicious rituals of Punjab, particularly the wedding. Initially, women practicing Phulkari would not sell it but only use it for their family rituals.
Phulkari is a term coined by combining Phool (flower) and Kari (workmanship) indicating creating flower patterns through embroidery with coloured threads. While its origin is not exactly known, the current form of Phulkari got patronage from Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the 15th Century. Phulkari has always been an integral part of the auspicious rituals of Punjab, particularly the wedding. Initially, women practicing Phulkari would not sell it but only use it for their family rituals.
Phulkari is a term coined by combining Phool (flower) and Kari (workmanship) indicating creating flower patterns through embroidery with coloured threads. While its origin is not exactly known, the current form of Phulkari got patronage from Maharaja Ranjit Singh during the 15th Century. Phulkari has always been an integral part of the auspicious rituals of Punjab, particularly the wedding. Initially, women practicing Phulkari would not sell it but only use it for their family rituals.
Traditional Phulkari is prepared on handwoven cloth called Khaddar and it is expected to be handwoven. Phulkari uses bright colours such as red, blue, black and brown. The thread used for embroidery is untwisted silk floss called “Pat”. The threads are also vibrant in colour, and initially, it was limited to golden yellow, green, white, crimson red and orange (five colours representing 5 rivers of Punjab).
Traditional Phulkari is prepared on handwoven cloth called Khaddar and it is expected to be handwoven. Phulkari uses bright colours such as red, blue, black and brown. The thread used for embroidery is untwisted silk floss called “Pat”. The threads are also vibrant in colour, and initially, it was limited to golden yellow, green, white, crimson red and orange (five colours representing 5 rivers of Punjab).
Traditional Phulkari is prepared on handwoven cloth called Khaddar and it is expected to be handwoven. Phulkari uses bright colours such as red, blue, black and brown. The thread used for embroidery is untwisted silk floss called “Pat”. The threads are also vibrant in colour, and initially, it was limited to golden yellow, green, white, crimson red and orange (five colours representing 5 rivers of Punjab).
Traditional Phulkari is prepared on handwoven cloth called Khaddar and it is expected to be handwoven. Phulkari uses bright colours such as red, blue, black and brown. The thread used for embroidery is untwisted silk floss called “Pat”. The threads are also vibrant in colour, and initially, it was limited to golden yellow, green, white, crimson red and orange (five colours representing 5 rivers of Punjab).
Traditional Phulkari is prepared on handwoven cloth called Khaddar and it is expected to be handwoven. Phulkari uses bright colours such as red, blue, black and brown. The thread used for embroidery is untwisted silk floss called “Pat”. The threads are also vibrant in colour, and initially, it was limited to golden yellow, green, white, crimson red and orange (five colours representing 5 rivers of Punjab).
One of the most intricate styles of Phulkari is “Bagh” which uses specific motifs and the embroidery completely covers the cloth. Possessing a Bagh was a Punjabi Woman’s pride and was gifted from one generation to another.
One of the most intricate styles of Phulkari is “Bagh” which uses specific motifs and the embroidery completely covers the cloth. Possessing a Bagh was a Punjabi Woman’s pride and was gifted from one generation to another.
One of the most intricate styles of Phulkari is “Bagh” which uses specific motifs and the embroidery completely covers the cloth. Possessing a Bagh was a Punjabi Woman’s pride and was gifted from one generation to another.
One of the most intricate styles of Phulkari is “Bagh” which uses specific motifs and the embroidery completely covers the cloth. Possessing a Bagh was a Punjabi Woman’s pride and was gifted from one generation to another.
One of the most intricate styles of Phulkari is “Bagh” which uses specific motifs and the embroidery completely covers the cloth. Possessing a Bagh was a Punjabi Woman’s pride and was gifted from one generation to another.
