Phulkari, a traditional hand embroidery technique from Punjab, is a significant part of Indian fashion. It originated in the 15th century and was primarily practiced by women for personal use or as ...
Through July 9, you can check out “Phulkari: The Embroidered Textiles of Punjab from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Collection.” What’s that? Painstakingly ornate and symbolic textiles that come from ...
The students of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) participated in the phulkari competition, so that students can understand the importance of product diversification. The results of the ...
A few days ago, a 42-year-old Australian woman was seen flaunting a Phulkari mask on her social media page. With face masks becoming an essential part of our outfit, owing to the pandemic, many people ...
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A life in phulkari

The word ‘Phulkari’ literally translates to ‘floral work’. Traditionally executed on hand-spun cotton or khaddar, Phulkari embroidery is built from darn stitches that form colourful geometrical motifs ...
If there’s one accessory that instantly says Lohri-ready, it’s a phulkari dupatta. Vibrant, rooted in Punjab’s rich textile heritage, and endlessly versatile, phulkari dupattas have quietly evolved ...
Phulkari, which literally translates to flower work, is an embroidery originating from Punjab, known for its intricate floral and geometric motifs created through a darn stitch on the reverse side of ...
A mother-daughter duo is working tirelessly to revive the art and empower rural artisans too. Nivi's mother interacts with the staff at Virsa. All photographs: Kind courtesy Phulkari is a ...
During the shoot of her upcoming film Phillauri, Anushka Sharma found a special place for Phulkari, the colorful, vibrant threadwork integral to Punjabi culture. With her love for Phulkari reflecting ...
You may have a lot of pretty ethnic outfits like kurtis and suits. You even love them to wear on daily casual and formal purposes. But how many times will you repeat them? Don't you think you need a ...