Vintage Indian Embroidered Pulkari Wall Hanging, 1920s

Description

A beautiful 19th century Traditional Embroidery of Punjab India shawl, in Used condition, the size is 222 cms by 124 … more A beautiful 19th century Traditional Embroidery of Punjab India shawl, in Used condition, the size is 222 cms by 124 cms, its a very fine quality piece, the condition is great, a very rare piece, one of the finest examples of swat valley embroidery.

Object Name: Shawl

Local Name: chador

Place Made: Asia: South Asia, Punjab India

Period: Mid 19th century

Dimensions: L 222 cm x W 124 cm

Materials: 60 % Cotton; 40 % silk

Techniques: Plain woven; fringed; embroidered

Phulkari, which means “flower-work” is integral to the history of Punjab. The embroidery is done by women during their free time and the fruits of this leisure activity would be gorgeous dupattas that would be given away to the daughter of the family during her wedding.

The motifs that are a part of this embroidery are a reflection of the life and household of women. Everything that they observe - from the flowers they grow, the vegetables that they eat, to the animals and birds that exist around them - are embroidered on the fabric. As a result of this, the phulkari work done in each household is distinct from the other and has its own unique story to tell. less