This is the last post in this three-part series. While writing about phulkari, I got to know about many things I was not aware of, the technicalities, the places involved, and most importantly, the long-forgotten traditions. I really feel enriched now!
I got to know about phulkari 4-5 years back, when I went to a Handloom Expo held every year in Dehradun. Standing at the Punjab pavilion, I was looking at the salwar-suits, when suddenly a bright dupatta caught my attention. I asked and the answer was "bagh phulkari." At that time I had no clue what bagh was but I had to buy it. But it was exorbitantly priced! So instead I bought fabric for a salwar-suit, with some work on the kurta. I was happpppy!
I wanted phulkari to be a part of my pre-wedding functions. Why? Because I am married into a Punjabi family (they have absolutely no connection left with Punjab, except for the language, so I knew I was not getting any bagh!). But I couldn't manage to get one.
My husband knowing my fondness got a dupatta for me from Amritsar. I am happpppy, again!!
Now coming back to this post, here we'll see the magic of phulkari, how it transforms something so dull and boring to fun and electric!
Uses galore!
Bags and clutches
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Available at Indian Roots
Price: Rs 8350
Available at Indian Roots
A lovely clutch. Price: Rs 6200 at Indian Roots
Price: Rs 1850
Available here
Jackets and waistcoats
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Price: Rs 1350 (usually discounted)
Available in many other colors at Jabong
Orange tunic with phulkari jacket
Price: Rs 6800
Available here
I saw this jacket on Etsy.com; sold out but worth including here
Asees is a 2-year-old brand by Aakriti Ahuja and has three labels under the umbrella:
The 2nd Piece (for jackets)
Home (home linen)
InBorn (maternity wear)
The following pieces are from The 2nd Piece:
Biker jacket
Price: Rs 4450
Available at Talking Threads
Talking Threads has a huge range of phulkari.
Punjabi juttiyan
Price: Rs 1900
At Indiebazaar
Price: Rs 750
Saree
Price: Rs 8450
Shop the collection here
Dupatta and salwaar-kameez
Price: Rs 3000
Price: Rs 2500
See the collection here
Drape dresses
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Home decor
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Bedsheet for Rs 6500
At Indian Roots
By Asees again
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Set of 5 available at Handlooms of India for Rs 950
Phulkari Embroidered Chevron Cushion Cover for $59.00
Beauuuutiful sagan envelopes available here
Price: Rs 500
Coasters for Rs 1300 at Craftswilla
Here
Kites
I would rather hang it on my wall :)
Price: Rs 1169 (10% discount going on)
Available here
Theme weddings
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Phew! I just want to add one more thing here. Except for the designer wear, everything is much cheaper (few Indiebazaar items, too expensive!), if you buy it directly from the people behind the craft, the kaarigars. Just hone your bargaining skills! One can go to handloom expos, craft bazaars, or if possible, or if you want to see the craft in its most authentic form, go to Patiala or Amritsar in Punjab.
Janpath, CP, New Delhi, has some good stores. One of them is 1469. Visit for a great collection. Currently, they have a 10% discount on online buys.
OK, this ends our phulkari journey. Do get at least one piece of this art. It's a legacy!
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