Punjab and Haryana are the rich agricultural states of India. The traditional dresses of women in Punjab are extremely colorful and beautiful to look at. Costumes of Punjab are a clear indication of the vibrant culture of the people. Punjab is well known for the use of "phulkari" emboidery in its costumes. Phulkari is a popular Indian form of embroidery where there is flower work embroidery in multiple colors. This is seen in the shawls, which are worn over a tight-fitting choli and ghagra. Phulkari is the traditional dress of rural women of this region. The women of Punjab are responsible for the state's most famous item of handicraft - the phulkari. It is a custom in Punjab to make a phulkari known as "bagh" (garden) on every ceremonial purpose. It is made in such a way that the entire cloth is covered with embroidery that the base cloth cannot be seen at all. The salwar kameez is most common dress worn by women in Punjab. A dupatta or a chudni about 2.5 metres long generally completes the ensemble. Its a matter of pride fro every Punjabi women to have a good collection of woolen shawls.
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