Phulakri is predominately a handiwork of the female folks of punjab is a happening place in India. Various craft forms frequent synchronize with the popular folk music and produces an enchanting effect. This craft involves the embroidery of the flowering patterns on dupattas, shawls and other garments.
Evolution of the Craft:
It started off in the fields of enthusiasm by the women. They started doing it in the backdrop of remaining husbands were working away in the fields. It started off in the sixteenth century as amateurish disposition and evolved to a developed craft in 19th century.
How Phulkari is Done:
When the stitches are done, it is done as making as in artistic small darn stitch over the cloth. When the stitches are made all over the body of the cloth, the prepared piece is called "Bagh". The thread used is silk yarn also called Pat, that is imported from the various corners of Kashmir, Bengal, China and Afghanistan.
Colors and Designs:
The popular colors used in making phulkari are golden, yellow, crimson, orange, green, blue and pink. You may get to see plenty of designs in geometric as well as natural patterns. Among figures, prominently of flowers, leaves, birds, animals The baghs carrying dhoop-chhaon (sun-shade) patterns are very popular all over Punjab. Similarly, Dhaniya bagh ( Coroander), Motia Bagh (jasmine), Satranga Bagh (rainbow), Leheria Bagh (wavy) etc. are also very famous. Mostought after phulkaris are said to be Sainehi Phulkaris that carry the scenes of rural Punjab.
Significance of Phulkaris:
Phulkari craft has played a significant role in defining the popular mood of punjab. Phulkari done and the scenes shown on the clothes has been inspired by various folk songs and other cultural activities. They are replaced by the familial ties essentially. They are given a lot of groom, she is given many sets of Baghs to be worn in the law in the home. They have some religious significance too.. They are used as the canopy over the holy scripture of Sikhs, the Guru Granth Sahib.
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