Know Your Handloom: Phulkari, Punjab's vibrant embroidery, blends tradition and modernity, cherished as heirloom and wedding essential. 'Phulkari typically ranges from sparse floral work to the ...
The word ‘Phulkari’ literally translates to ‘floral work’. Traditionally executed on hand-spun cotton or khaddar, Phulkari embroidery is built from darn stitches that form colourful geometrical motifs ...
Manish Maholtra, Indian, born 1965. Silk, hand and machine embroidery. Gift of the Artist. | Photo Courtesy: The Philadelphia Museum of Art | Manish Maholtra, Indian ...
The art of storytelling has many forms, and this embroidery that finds its roots in Punjab, has a big role to play in not only history, but also in classic and contemporary fashion. As we celebrate ...
How is a craft of 18th-century origin, deeply rooted in Punjabi culture, still relevant in contemporary fashion? Bollywood’s favourite designer, Manish Malhotra, was at The Philadelphia Museum of Art ...