3. Phulkari
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Phulkari, an embroidery technique from the Punjab in India
literally means flower working, which was at one time used as
the word for embroidery, but in time the
word “Phulkari” became restricted to embroidered shawls and
head scarfs. Simple and sparsely embroidered odini (head
scarfs) and shawls, made for everyday use, are
calledPhulkaris, whereas garments that cover the entire
body, made for special and ceremonial occasions, are known as
Baghs ("garden").
The Princely state of Patiala is known for its handicrafts, juttis
and parandies. And now the phulkari embroidered
suits, stitched in quintessential Patialvi style is fast catching up
in in popularity in India and among the Non Resident Indian
Punjabis. Carried out traditionally by women in the rural areas
of Punjab, the intricacy and range of design and detail
that Phulkari offers invites large number of craft lovers to
Patiala. A big hit with the NRIs, phulkari is fast catching up with
the foreigners as well, who do not forget to take one during
their visit back home. It is not for nothing, that connoisseurs, of
this exquisite beautiful handicraft have described Patiala a
paradise for the choicest hand-embroidered Phulkari suits.
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