Phulkari Works – innovative creations of Punjab
by parineeti lal content writerPunjab once again showed its innovative
creations to the world through Phulkari.
Sarees and Salwar Kameez are ethnic contributions
of women. Especially, Indian handlooms are active participants of international
fashion weeks. And very specially, Punjab plays an active role for its creative
and innovative works. That’s why; Punjab is being treated as a major hub of
handy works.
Punjab’s creative handicrafts are creating
sensations with their magnetizing power and mirroring Indian tradition to the
whole world today.
Phulkari is a kind of embroidery done by the
natives of Punjab, where “Phul” portrays flower and “Kari” represents Work. This
is a beautiful work specially made by Punjab weavers for every joyous occasion.
Phulkaris were made in Punjab and Pakistan
earlier. These were especially made by one woman but today there is a crowd to
make these clothes. In ancient times, Phulkaris made for very special occasions
like weddings, birth ceremonies and other important functions. Now, these are having huge following to wear
anytime.
North Indian cities are the major hubs for
these special kinds of works. These simple and sparsely embroidered arts are
mesmerizing the modern women today.
These are very intricate and hard core
embroidery works created by the handicrafts. Today there are especially
stitched by professional market people for different occasions.
Basically Phulkaris come in silk, cotton,
chiffon, crepe and others which support the work. Odhani or Odhni and Shawls
are the major versions of Phulkari. Phulkaris have a largest version named
“Bagh” which is usually meant to embroider floral designs on to fabrics.
To make embroidery works, craftsmen use dark
coloured silken threads to stitch. These silken threads or floss are called as
pat which is quite costly. Darn stitching is one of the best option provided to
women who unable to bear high costs.
Darning will be done on cloth either at front
or at right side. The cloth will have a tremendous striking and stunning look
after darning. The end portion of saree i.e., Pallu will have a special
intricate works and designs irrespective of darning.
Phulkaris
are extremely intricate when considering the themes. These are done from
memories and the counting of paramount stitches. Very skilled craftsmen
involves in this art to avoid any misplacements where a misplaced stitch could
spoil the whole design.
Phulkari
comes in shawls, Odhanis, sarees, salwar kameez, kurties and etc with very
intricate motifs of flowers with different geometrical shapes and works. These
are particularly used for marriages, functions, festivals and other rituals. The
basic themes are day-to-day life, memories and wheat and barley stalks that are
mostly found in Phulkaris.
Phulkari
silk sarees and salwar kameez with darning works are best suitable as formal
and classical wears. Phulkari sarees of embroidery flower works and designer
pallu are perfect wears for festivals, functions, night parties, corporate
events and other grand occasions. Designer Phulkaris with heavy embroidery and
stone works are apt for weddings and bridal ceremonies.
These
are the prides of Punjab with their finest hand works. Today, they are ruling
the market with its richness.
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