Started as a domestic style of stitch, phulkari was traditionally embroidered by women of the household mainly on the birth of a girl child and were given away at the time of their marriage. This is observed to be the most colorful art style referring the folk embroidery of Punjab, initiated with floral weavings but now also covers other motifs and geometrical patterns. A phulkari, although started from Punjab is now an evergreen style statement demanded all over the world. This flower work (phulkari) is a creative depiction of the culture of Punjab patterned on dupattas, shawls, kurtis, and saris. The colorful dupatta shown here is embroidered using a darn stitch with multicolored threads on the reverse side of the cloth for a perfect finish and pattern.
This phulkari dupatta is woven in a geometric style base having alternate red and peach colored squares and every square is designed in unique bright shaded multiple colored design of peacock and diamonds. The first glance to this phulkari stole fills the eyes with a feeling of happiness and a smile on the face, as the bright colors on this elegant phulkari stitch enhance the beauty of the wearer. Phulkris are popularly worn by women in marriage and other social gatherings as their sober shades and perfect finishing attract the eyes of the viewer making you shine like a star even in a crowd.
To complement with the small mirrors reflecting in diamond pattern, this phulkari dupatta from Punjab is graciously bordered in light golden. Every colored thread in this phulkari stole joins with other to form a mesmerizing pattern and stands out significantly in its own kind. You may style this phulkari dupatta with a plain kurti of any color, as its multiple shades will complement with all shades of kurtis. The beauty of phulkari stitch and the soberness of usage of colors will enhance the entire look of your attire. When clubbed with ethnic danglers, will make you ready for a party gathering.
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