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In the 15th century, phulkari embroidery was first begun by the women folk of Punjab. A tradition of Punjab with bright and vibrant colors the phulkari is consist of two words phul means Flowers and kari mean Work. word phulkari means floral work but it is not only restricted to floral designs it also includes various motifs and geometrical patterns and shapes. The embroidery has its charm and is popular not only in India but worldwide.   Origin There are various theories about the origin of phulkari. One among them is embroidery was prevailed in most of India, But survived in Punjab. You can see a glimpse of it in Kashida of Bihar, And some parts of Rajasthan and Gujarat.  Another view is that the embroidery came from Iran, in there it is known as Gulkari. However, pal (1960) notes that both the style phulkari and Gulkari are distant. Ancient texts, folk legends, and literature of Punjab have references of phulkari. In Harshcha...

Kapdaganda aka Dongaria shawls is the rich heritage of Dongaria kondh a particularly susceptible tribal group of the Niyamgiri hill range in eastern Odisha. The name Dongar means agricultural land on hill slopes. The weaving and embroidery of Kapadaganda shawls are closely associated with the tradition, festival, and ethnicity of the Dongria Kondhs, however there is no historical evidence of the origin of Kapdaganda. Ethnic  Significant A raw material used is the off-white coarse cloth for kapdaganda produced from the Domb community, through bartering harvested crops. Needlework uses three Different color threads embroidered with motifs.  Susceptible. Each color carries an implication personified by socio-cultural values.  The green symbolizes their fertile mountains and hills, prosperity, and the development of the community. yellow stands for peace, smile, togetherness, health, happiness, and auspiciousness.  While, red is the symbol of ener...

The most basic expression of visual art and design is what Kalamkari art represent. Indian artists have developed different skills of techniques on the wide surface range like metal, glass, terracotta trees, and almost in all possible medium and what do we say about textile, It is considered as abundantly used canvas. “Kalam” refers to the pen used in painting whereas “kari” Means craftsmanship involved. Artist have developed from their ancient art of painting to the most trendy fashion. History   Centuries long ago,  folk artist use to be banjaras like who wander one place to other. They primly narrate stories of Hindu mythology in the villages.   But with passage of time story tales converted into canvas painting and that’s how kalamkari art born. The amazing art is dates back to more than 3000 B.C. The fabric painted with kalamkari have been trace at the site of Mohanjo-daro. The art was in it’s pick during the mughal era...

The Bhujodi is an almost 500 years old village. Most of the inhabitants of this village are either of Rabari or the vankar community and they are all weavers. Each domestic shawls, blanket, ghagar, and lungi is woven in the Bhujodi, and here is a bhujodi crafted.  Origin   The story of the origin of Bhujodi shawls is related to Ramdev peer, he came to Kutch from Rajasthan as a pilgrimage to Narayan sarovar. Soon few of his followers Built temples in his praise and asked him to bring some of his kin from Marwar to take care of the temple. This led to the settlement of the Meghwal community of weavers in kutch.   The second story of the migration of weavers of the kutch region around 500 years ago, is that a girl belonging to a rich Rabari family was married to a man in kutch and she was given weavers as dowry. This family of weavers grew into a large community in the following years.  Process of making  Originally Bhujodi ...

Aurangabad is the place were locally created the himroo and the fabric is a blend of silk and cotton. During Mohammed Tughlaq period Himroo is introduce to the city, when he shifted his capital from Delhi to Aurangabad. Himroo is a Persian word Him-ruh which means “similar” because himroo shares many similarities of Kimkhwab. Himroo fabric designs were Persian and is very characteristic and distinctive in view. Some historian believe that himroo is the innovation of Indian craftsman with Persian touch.  History   Historian’s point of view, the himroo is originated in Persia, though it is not proved. Himroo is the only surviving relic of the regal past. In its rich days, it found the high demand in the market and it is traditional Aurangabad speciality and symbolised the weaving legendary of the region.  Himroo is associated with the times of Mohammed Tughlaq who ruled in the 14th century. When Mohammed Tughlaq shifting his capital many ...