Phulkari, the folk embroidery of Punjab means floral work. However the designs also cover motifs and geometrical shapes.
Phulkari continues to be an integral part of Punjabi weddings even today.
After the birth of a girl child in Punjab, mothers' would start embroidering Baghs and Phulkaris to give away at the time of her marriage. Phulkari is worn by Punjabi women during marriage ceremonies and other celebrations.
It was purely a domestic art to satisfy their urge for creativity and to add colour to their day to day life.