Phulkari, a rural tradition of handmade embroidery, literally meaning “flower work ", was perpetuated by the women of Punjab (North-west India & Pakistan) during the 19th century and till the beginning of the 20th century. The word Phulkari usually indicates the shawl that was loomed and hand embroidered to cover women's heads or to be displayed in a gurudwara .This tradition was often associated with the Sikh heritage but as it was also shared with Hindus and Muslims, it happens to be more geographically specific than religiously specific. Generally they are made by the family for its own use; the fact of having completed a Phulkari signified an important step for a girl on her way to becoming a woman. also sharing some common hashtags for more visibility. #textile #indiantextile #fabric #traditionalindiantextile #antique # antiquetextile #handmade #handembroidered #embroidery #textiledevelopment #vintagetextiles #vintagetextile #indiantextiles #indianantiques #antiques #antique #antiqueshop #antiquefurniture #handmade #handembroidery #madeinindia #punjabitextile #punjabiwedding #punjabibride #punjabistyle https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3kgNip4GD/?igshid=1k8hlcrkndwop