In order to learn more about the art and craft forms of India, I visited
the craft museum, Dilli Haat and a few other local places to get a look at
different kinds of works. The warli and madhubani paintings,the pattachitra,
the chikankari and the bidriware surely stunned me but my heart was stuck on
only one thing: PHULKARI.
The word 'Phulkari' literally translates to flower work. Belonging to
the state of Punjab, this form of embroidery has always been a part of
important and auspicious occasions such as weddings and festivals. It is
like an embroidered shawl but very vibrant and attractive.
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phulkari dupatta with bagh embroidery |
The main characteristics of this embroidery are the use of darn stitch on the wrong side of cloth with coloured silk thread. Finding its first mentions in Punjabi folklore of Heer and Ranjha, owning a Phulkari is a dream for every Punjabi girl.
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