Phulkari
GI TaggedPhulkari, literally 'flower work', is the folk embroidery of Punjab, worked in floss silk from the reverse so blooms of colour spread across a coarse cotton base. The densely covered 'bagh' was a labour of love stitched for weddings.
- Region of origin:
- Punjab
- GI registration:
- Phulkari
- Materials:
- khadi-cotton; silk-floss (pat)
- Techniques:
- darning-stitch embroidery (from the reverse)
- HS code (customs):
- 6214
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About Phulkari
Phulkari, literally 'flower work', is the folk embroidery of Punjab, worked in floss silk from the reverse so blooms of colour spread across a coarse cotton base. The densely covered 'bagh' was a labour of love stitched for weddings.
- Region of origin
- Punjab
- GI registration
- Phulkari
- Materials
- khadi-cotton; silk-floss (pat)
- Techniques
- darning-stitch embroidery (from the reverse)
- HS code (customs)
- 6214
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Punjabi women of Punjab.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Phulkari is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Phulkari”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin