Phulkari Watch

Artist Jag Nagra's watch draws inspiration from Phulkari—a traditional embroidery technique originating from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Translating to "flower work," Phulkari is characterized by vibrant threadwork, often in geometric floral patterns, meticulously stitched onto fabric.  Paired with a vibrant blue silicone band, this timepiece is a harmonious blend of cultural heritage and contemporary design and symbolizes joy, prosperity and celebration. The large blue circle shows the hour and look to the smaller blue circle for the minute. Jag Nagra is a queer Punjabi Visual Artist and community advocate who has a number of artworks in the Museum of Vancouver's permanent collection and is a co-Founder of the Punjabi Market Collective—a non-profit working to revitalize Vancouver’s historic Punjabi.