From 'Paani-da-rang' to Yo-Yo Honey Singh, Punjabi culture is picking up like never before. From food, music, celebs its raw fashion that is making wavesin the market. The art of "flower working" also called as Phulkari is in the shopping kart of guiltybytes this season. The most intricate form of motifs created in a horizontal, vertical or diagonal process make the perfect phulkari! The main characteristic of Phulkari embroidery is that the stitch is used on the wrong side of the fabric with the design taking shape on the front.
Gone are the days when Raju's mummy, yes Raju, the guy we all use to hate playing with use to wear a dull looking, unfinished thread work, then known as Phulakri Saree. Phulkari has become trendier than before, there are jackets that you can team up with pencil fit skits, then there is a sexy saree that should be sported with a skimpy blouse...you think of it and it's there in the market, on web portals, and everywhere!
The Phulkari jacket can give complex to any boyfriend's jacket from an international brand, when worn rightly. On a wedding, if you are too bored of wearing the same old anarkali or a Lehenga, then go in for something as good as this jacket.
Team it up with a bold colored, flared skit and flashy earrings. On yes make sure the hair look neat, you too can go in for a clean pony tail.
And my dear i can promise you, Raju, Bunty and Sonu's mummies will be eyeing you all shaadi long!!
*The Phulkari jacket is available at any punjbai handicraft store! Try the one at Cannaught Place for this. Costs about- Rs. 2000-5000, depending on the embroidery.
And what i have now for all you readers is 'the' statement clutch in Phulkari. You have tried the golden, silver, red clutch but i am sure you didn't try the Phulkari clutch with the little black dress. To bring out that chic in you carry one in your hand and wait till you get all those beautiful compliments from your date.
*The Phulkari Clutch is available at Fabindia and exclusively.in
who doesnt love being the little-miss-sunshine?! Get set to show off your fashionable skills with a Phulkari umberella. Grab all the eyeballs as you walk down the street under this piece of shade. Holding it, make that cute looking guy curious as you walk by. Afterall this Phulkari magic can lead to a cute looking conversion!
*Available at Craftsvilla.com. Costs about- Rs.300
Phulkari duppatas or stoles look absolutely stunning on plain kurtas. Celebrated designers have been making models walk the ramp wearing stoles that have finer and delicate motifs.
*Checkout this amazing Floral embroidered Phulkari Stole available on fashionandyou.com
Deck your home with these exquisite cushion covers and get ready to invite all those alluring gazes. Beautifully embroidered with a lavish amount of colours and intricate designs, make your home the talk of the town.
*Available at Fashionandyou.com. Costs about- Rs. 1200
Carry elegance on your personality with high style and fashion as you add this phulkari saree to your ensemble. Bringing out the classy hues is this brick red color. Team it up with blingy earrings and a stylish blouse. The overall look is sure to please your senses.
*Available at Fashionandyou.com
Last but not the least are my all time favorite, Jootis with phulkari work!
Foot-y WisdomWearing a new pair of jootis can prove to be a bit painful. To avoid this, rub the inner part of the jootis with sandpaper. This will make the leather smooth.
Alternatively, apply Vaseline on your feet to avoid shoe bite. Moreover, wear skin stockings if you have delicate feet.
Since these are closed shoes and given the Indian weather, your feet are likely to stink! To avoid this, apply talcum powder before wearing them.
*Available at Janpath, Karol Bagh, CP and more
So now that you know the wonders of Phulkari, get up, grab your wallet and splurge. Let the world know your Phulkari quotient...!
