Thursday, July 14, 2011

Punjab: Phulkari, Salwar Kameez




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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