Even as we live in cosmopolitan cities, we never get a thorough understanding of various cultures that form the basis of these pluralistic centres. We merely get a glimpse. So it happened that ...

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 ...

‘Phulkar’ is formed from two words: ‘phul’, which means flower, and ‘kari’, meaning the art. It is the traditional art form of Punjab. Originating in the 15th century, Phulkari is known for its bright ...

Virsā is all about protecting and furthering the ‘viraasat’, legacy, and heritage of our nation with an objective to spread awareness about Phulkari not only as a handicraft but also as a traditional ...

A hereditary embroidery tradition, phulkari was historically practised by women of the Punjab region in present-day India and ...

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 ...

An embroidery woven into Punjab’s tradition by its women was the theme of a recent exhibition Recently, New Delhi’s India Habitat Centre hosted a mini-Punjab. The exhibition “Mela Phulkari” depicted ...

Phulkari is an intricate handmade Indian embroidery. It's practised mostly in the northern Indian state of Punjab. It features colourful intricately woven flower patterns. But its existence has been ...

The word ‘Phulkari’ literally translates to ‘floral work’. Traditionally executed on hand-spun cotton or khaddar, Phulkari ...

Are there any motifs or designs that are specific to this collection? Each piece at Aab is skillfully handcrafted from handwoven cloth and hand-embroidered with illuminating patt silk thread using ...