Weaving and Embroidery

Weaving and Embroidery has been a long tradition in Punjab, the state of India. Art and Craft of Punjab is very popular not only with the other states in India but also with the foreigners. The striking motifs and designs crafted by the village women are attractive and unique.

The weaving of durries are very common with the Punjabi women. Durries are actually made by cotton used as floor or bed spreads. There are different motifs like stripes, squares, checks are prevalent. Sometimes motifs of animals and birds are also made.

The needle work or the Weaving and Embroidery in Punjab is known by various names as they are associated with some of the nice aspects of life and they are skillfully made by the beautiful village girls. But in Punjab, Weaving and Embroidery forms the part of daily lives of the women of the village. On certain auspicious occasions and festivals, these works of Weaving and Embroidery are highly used. Some of the needle works are called Phulkari meaning flower works and Baghs meaning garden. The needle work are mainly done on the scarves, bed spreads, salvars, shirts, and dupattas. Thus a feminine touch in the Weaving and Embroidery of Punjab make it all the more special.

The hand fans made in Punjab are popular pieces of handiworks. They are made almost in the same way as the Phulkaris are made. The Juttis made in Punjab are world famous The motifs of The Juttis of Punjab are embroidered with threads of silver and gold. There are exclusive and traditional designs that are used while embroidering the Punjabi Juttis.