A Note on Phulkari Classification
A compilation of my jottings on Phulkaris Textiles of Punjab
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A compilation of my jottings on Phulkaris Textiles of Punjab
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Preface on the minor notes about the textile study tour, Punjab, 2019
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A few photos of the grand old women and men who were young at the time of the "hallaa" ... the Partition.
Over deep conversations about phulkaris, over chai & pakodas followed by parathas & butter, we bonded - discussing the culture of their youth, of their childhood homes and the culture of the time.
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Here’s another cultural remnant of the olden days in Punjab – A ceiling fan decorated with Phulkari work: The rope is used to swing the fan and is held by … Continue reading →
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A “haalvan” phulkari is done on very fine cotton cloth that is similar to mul mul. This is the first time I held one in my hand! All bridal textiles … Continue reading →
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In an embroidery rich in texture and motifs and age, it was easy to miss the 5th color used sparingly – it hid within the flowers – almost shy of … Continue reading →
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The sands of time are not unlimited …. and each walks a finite journey. Some moments we stop in the journey to catch our breath and reflect And that is … Continue reading →
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A Temple Hanging from Punjab with its unique motifs makes it an intriguing subject to explore!
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A Rare Bawan Bagh Phulkari Textile jm July 2015
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Devotional Textiles - Phulkari Baghs of Punjab
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Sad observation made by a housewife who, like all the other housewives of that era. embroidered extensively in her lifetime*. [From the biography of Mrs. Krishen found in S. S. … Continue reading →
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The Difficulty of capturing the spirit of glossy Silk in a photograph
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