Phulkari

Phulkari is one of the famous embroidery work manufactured and worn in Haryana state in India. The wide range of items is made with the type of embroidery. The word ‘Phul’ means flower and ‘Kari’ means craft, the complete word Phulkari means floral craft. The Phulkari craftwork is largely used in clothing created with impressive colors and with intricate design patterns. However, the Phulkari work can be best seen in shawls that are made by the specially trained artisans. Women in Haryana are highly involved in making the Phulkari embroidered clothes and shawls. It can be said that the Phulkari embroidery is of great importance to the folks in Haryana as it is the tradition in the state that the women start embroidering ‘Phulkari’ after the birth of her daughters to gift the item at her wedding.

The work Phulkari’ literary means flower working, the word meant for the type of embroidery, but with the passing time the word Phulkari is now restricted for the embroidery done for Shawls and head Scarves. The other clothes that cover the complete body or the suits made with flower design are known as ‘Baghs’.

Phulkari Shawls are the most attractive items you can purchase from Haryana. You can get the best of the Phulkari shawl designs from the place. Other than that, the craftwork is also very popular in Punjab.