Antique Ceremonial Indian Phulkari Throw

This luxurious Bagh Phulkari shawl features beautiful fine silk embroidery with a diamond pattern on a cotton fabric. This fine antique Indian Phulkari throw was made by women in Punjab as wedding shawls, a cherished part of a bride's trousseau and a symbol of love and blessings bestowed upon her. Phulkari means "flower work” in Punjabi, and it describes the technique of creating intricate floral and geometric designs on fabric using bright and bold colors using natural dyes like turmeric.   This vintage Phulkari shawl  show signs of wear, including small rips or mends.  *Era: Antique *Material: Silk/Cotton *Size: 96"(L) x 56"(W) *Color: Gold/Orange/Pink *Wash Care Instructions: Remove insert. Dry clean only. *Condition: Fair: Hand-woven, antique or vintage fabrics may show wear, uneven edges, discoloration & slight blemishes or small holes. Yet, we consider ourselves fortunate in sourcing them & providing you an opportunity of enjoying them at home. Handmade in Jalandhar **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.