Phulkari Works of Punjab

by parineeti lal content writer

Today, Phulkari is creating sensations with its magnetizing power and mirroring the Indian tradition to whole world.

India is renowned for its traditional costumes. Sarees are cedars of India. Especially Indian Sarees are enduring ensembles and eye candies of today’s fashion. They stand as women’s first preferences in any occasion. One such alluring and innovative works of India is Phulkari.

Indian handlooms are active participants in international fashion weeks. And very specially, Punjab plays an active role in its creative and innovative works. That’s why; Punjab is being treated as a major hub of handy works.

Phulkari, an embroidery technique which literally translates into “flower work” where ‘Phul’ portrays flower and ‘kari’ represents work, is a dream wearer of every Indian girl. It is a kind of embroidery, specially made by the weavers of Punjab for every joyous occasion. In ancient times, Phulkari was made for very special occasions like weddings, birth ceremonies and other important functions. Now, these are having huge following to wear anytime.

These simple and sparsely embroidered works are mesmerizing the modern women today.

A face of fashion, Phulkari work has its first mentions in the folklore of the romantic protagonists Heer and Ranjha. But earlier, these were especially made by one woman but today there is a crowd to make these clothes.

The origin of first Phulkari was sutured in the 15th century, where North-western India and Pakistan are the parents for this brainchild (Phulkari). Phulkari was made earlier only to design saris, salwar suits, kurtis etc. But today it has enhanced to make many household varieties, garments and other fashion items.

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.

Such a very intricate and hard core embroidery work is created by the handicrafts in order to acquire the hearts. Today these are especially stitched by professional market people for different occasions.

The equipment required for Phulkari is: fabrics and dark coloured threads.

Basically silk, cotton, chiffon, crepe and other fabrics which support to weave are used as basic fabrics in Phulkari. The dark coloured silken threads are used by craftsmen in stitching in order to make embroidery. These silken threads or floss are called as pat which are quite costly. Darn stitching is one of the best option provided to women who unable to bear high costs.

Phulkari comes in Saris, salwar suits, Odhani or Odhni, Shawls, Scarves etc, but among all, 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 the fabrics.

These are particularly designed for marriages, functions, festivals and other rituals. The basic themes like day-to-day life, memories and wheat and barley stalks that are mostly found in Phulkari.

Phulkari work saris and salwar suits are any time wearable garbs for modern women. Designer Phulkari saris with heavy embroidery works are apt for weddings and bridal ceremonies.

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