HAND-EMBROIDERED BAGH PHULKARI TEXTILE
Punjab
Cotton, silk threads
90 x 54 in (228.6 x 137 cm)
Condition
The lot is in good condition with signs of wear, losses, stains and discoloration commensurate with age and usage.
Donated generously by Lekha Poddar, philanthropist and art collector
Together with her son Anupam, Lekha harnessed her passion for art by establishing Devi Art Foundation in 2005. The Foundation has a collection of contemporary art from South Asia. It also has a collection of vernacular art and textiles.
Phulkari refers to folk embroidery from Punjab. There are many varieties of this embroidery that covers the entire base cloth. It was an integral part of Punjabi weddings and this tradition continues till date. This textile is over 12 years old and comes from the personal collection of Lekha Poddar.