The Past & Present Of Phulkari
Punjab’s Phulkari textile makes heads turn at janpath, New Delhi.
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Punjab has a rich heritage of art and culture. Amongst them one which is very famous is Phulkari, flower embroidery. At one point of time its even used as synonym for word “Embroidery”. You can get the traditional outfits donned with Phulkari embroidery in Janpath. You will get beautiful Dupattas on this place at reasonable price.
“1469” , a store in Janpath named after the date of birth of the first Guru of Sikhism, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji provides you the authentic Punjabi Phulkari made by their Karigars. It also has a variety of different kind of Phulkari ; the chope, cloth used in traditional ceremonies which has embroidered on the borders only; Ghunghat bagh, a dupatta having triangular embroidered part in middle and border; Bawan Bagh, consists of various geometrical designs on the cloth; Suber, cloth worn by bride while taking Pheras have embroidered five motifs one in center and other on each corner; Satrangi, seven colours are used to complete the embroidery.
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“Phulkari embroidery originated in 15th century AD. Since then it has become an important part in the lives of women in Punjab. It is generally done on cotton and khadi but nowadays chiffon, georgette and crepe are also being used. Manipulation of patterns, colours and the length of stitching done on bright colours like red, yellow, orange, pink is the essence. 1469 is a humble effort to give an impetus to our Punjabi roots as for us being Punjabi is not just our qualification but our achievement”, says Harinder Singh, owner and curator of the brand.
1469 store which is eight years old in the business, gets the best Phulkari from the women and weavers who live in core of Punjab, to provide the best thing to their customers and to support rural talent. 1469 currently has five stores from Delhi to Chandigarh, along with which they also have an online store. The store showcases Punjab very traditionally and along with Phulkari dupattas provides you with tee-shirts, Gurumukhi calligraphy, handmade tea cups etc. Visit this place once and you will buy something for sure.
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Price : Rs 2250- Rs 11000
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Where to buy : 1469 Made in Punjab
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Located : 12, Janpath, Connaught Place, New Delhi
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Nearest Metro station : Rajiv Chowk
Contributed by : Harnoor Kaur
