The embroidery took a backseat with the division of India and Pakistan. However, it soon sprang back up like an evergreen style statement. Even though there is an inimitable demand for phulkari work till date, there are limited credible sources left from where one can purchase a hand-woven phulkari fabric.
Phulkari embroidery was a home craft and made for personal use. A pride of every punjabi village maiden, phulkari formed a part of her wedding trousseau. If a son was born in the family, the grandmother would make vari-da-bagh and presented it to her grand daughter-in-law as a gift.
The bagh was considered a symbol of marriage and among wealthy families, sometimes upto 51 pieces of various designs were given to the bride. She, in turn, wore them for auspicious occasions and ceremonies.
Phulkaris were also made for religious ceremonies or to be used at other festive times. A phulkari is sanctified to be used as the canopy over the holy book, "Guru Granth Sahib".
References-
1.Sharma, Richa and Richa Sharma. "Phulkari: A Colourful Heritage Of Vibrant Punjab - Kalaahut Blog". Kalaahut Blog. N.p., 2017. Web. 18 Feb. 2017. https://www.kalaahut.com/blog/art/phulkari-a-colourful-heritage-of-vibrant-punjab/
Phulkari embroidery was a home craft and made for personal use. A pride of every punjabi village maiden, phulkari formed a part of her wedding trousseau. If a son was born in the family, the grandmother would make vari-da-bagh and presented it to her grand daughter-in-law as a gift.
The bagh was considered a symbol of marriage and among wealthy families, sometimes upto 51 pieces of various designs were given to the bride. She, in turn, wore them for auspicious occasions and ceremonies.
Phulkaris were also made for religious ceremonies or to be used at other festive times. A phulkari is sanctified to be used as the canopy over the holy book, "Guru Granth Sahib".
References-
1.Sharma, Richa and Richa Sharma. "Phulkari: A Colourful Heritage Of Vibrant Punjab - Kalaahut Blog". Kalaahut Blog. N.p., 2017. Web. 18 Feb. 2017. https://www.kalaahut.com/blog/art/phulkari-a-colourful-heritage-of-vibrant-punjab/
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