Phulkari is the traditional embroidered dupatta from Punjab that is made for special ceremonies like weddings. Punjab is known for its Phulkari. The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse hand woven cotton fabric. Phulkari and Baghs were worn by women all over Punjab during marriage festivals and other joyous occasions. These were embroidered by the women for their own use and use of other family members and were not for sale in the market. Thus, it was purely a domestic art which not only satisfied their inner urge for creation but brought color into day-to-day life. In a way, it was true folk art. Custom had grown to give Phulkaris and Baghs to brides at the time of marriages. The embroidery work was made on a plain cotton or Channon fabric whose thread was manually spun, loomed and dyed with natural pigments, which would be joined either before or after the embroidery to form desired designs. Cotton could be of various colors, but the most popular was red (red being auspicious), It’s a symbol of happiness, prosperity and well being of a woman. As these are vintage items and old embroidery (approx. 70-80 years old) so there may be loose threads or small stains. Shipping Details: Ready to ship from Punjab Hand Embroidered Product – same product as model images Only 1 piece in Stock. Product Highlights: Fabric: Channon Base Color: Red Thread: Multi color Silk threadWork: Hand Woven, Hand Crafted Phulkari with Soft Untwisted Floss SilkMeasurements: Length – 2.4 Meter approx., Width – 1.4 Meter approx.Weight: approx. 750 grams Wash Care: Dry Clean Delivery Time: Ready to ship Product Note: One phulkari takes about 3-4 week to embroider. This is a handcrafted product sourced directly from our artisans and due to the nature of the product, slight variation in colors or design may occur. These little irregularities are distinctive and are inherent to the beauty of this creation as it is meticulously crafted by hand. Please note, due to variety of monitor settings, the color of the actual product may vary a little from the product on the website.