Hand Embroidered Phulkari Throw 1930

This amazing Phulkari was made in India circa 1930. The back is a heavy linen and the embroidery in silk. I am listing 4 pieces from my own collection. The term Phulkari is a Punjabi term is obtained from two words: ‘Phul’ and ‘Kari’ meaning ‘flower’ and ‘work’ and so the word Phulkari translates into ‘flower work’ or ‘floral work’. The Phulkari embroidery first began in Punjab in the 15th century by the women of Punjab. It is the rural handmade embroidery tradition of Punjab and is also known a