Q. Phulkari embroidery, that was recently seen in news, originated in which region?
Answer: Punjab and Haryana
Notes: An exhibition showcasing over 40 rare pre-Partition textiles highlights how phulkari was deeply woven into women’s daily lives and social traditions. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is a traditional embroidery of undivided Punjab, covering present-day Punjab, Haryana, and Pakistan. The term appeared in 18th-century Punjabi literature and is linked to the Iranian art of gulkari.
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