{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"SATYAM FASHION INSTITUTE","provider_url":"https:\/\/satyamfashion.ac.in\/blog","author_name":"admin","author_url":"https:\/\/satyamfashion.ac.in\/blog\/author\/admin\/","title":"PHULKARI: PUNJAB KI DHAROHAR - SATYAM FASHION INSTITUTE","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Uv8Bxzt2l6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/satyamfashion.ac.in\/blog\/phulkari-punjab-ki-dharohar\/\">PHULKARI: PUNJAB KI DHAROHAR<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/satyamfashion.ac.in\/blog\/phulkari-punjab-ki-dharohar\/embed\/#?secret=Uv8Bxzt2l6\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;PHULKARI: PUNJAB KI DHAROHAR&#8221; &#8212; SATYAM FASHION INSTITUTE\" data-secret=\"Uv8Bxzt2l6\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/* <![CDATA[ *\/\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/satyamfashion.ac.in\/blog\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n\/* ]]> *\/\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/satyamfashion.ac.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image001-1.jpg","thumbnail_width":608,"thumbnail_height":313,"description":"By, Kratika Maheshwari (student) B.Design\u00a0(Textile Design) Satyam Fashion Institute, Noida As we know that the word Phulkari is derived from two words Phul means flower where Akari means shape. In other words, we can said that phulkari is a traditional embroidery of Punjab which generally defines a way of making floral pattern, designs on the fabrics and garments. It is an embroidery which is innovative in terms of the beautiful, shiny texture created on a dull fabric. It has a ceremonial significance as these are commonly in wedding ceremonies and cultural events in the Punjabi families. Techniques and motifs Phulkari derives its richness from the use of darning stitch in different directions horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Unless others, embroidery on phulkari was done from the wrong side of the khaddar with a floss silk thread called pat. Fig 1: Darning stitches used in Phulkari Process (Step by step) Begin by pulling the needle and floss up through the fabric and do one stitch forward. From underneath, space the needle out the length of your desired stitch, pull up through the fabric, and bring the needle and floss back down through the end of the previous stitch. Fig. 2 Geometric designs used in Phulkari The very beautiful and popular motifs were used in embroidery are geometric adapted from local flora and fauna likejasmine flower(motia), lotus(kamal), peacock(mor), sunflower (surajmukhi)etc. Various other geometrical shapes and pattern were embroidered on the dupattas or odhni. Fig. 3. Phulkari embroidery on different products Ceremonial Significance: An Expression Wearing a work on phulkari is not only an object of beauty but it is strongly reflected in the cultural values of a family. There is a phulkari for every occasion! A rich heritage of Punjab which is generally represented in Indian wedding and celebrations was initiated by the..."}