Punjab, is one of the most vibrant, dynamic and culturally rich north western states of India, where people especially village women use their time productively by engaging themselves with various crafts.
Phulkari being one of them is the ancient and most distinguished tradition which its people have and are still trying to maintain in spite of uncertainty and changing times.
“PHUL” means “flower “and “KARI” means work. Also known as “Gulkari” a very intricate needle work, along with bright coloured threads mainly red, orange, blue, green, etc Phulkari is mainly associated with duppatas commonly known as “odhini”.
