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Phulkari is one of the ancient traditions which Punjab people have and are still maintaining in spite of changing times. “Phul” means “flower” and “Kari” means “work”. Also known as “Gulkari” a very intricate needle work, along with bright coloured threads mainly red, orange, blue, green, etc Phulkari is mainly associated with duppatas commonly known as “odhini”. The origin of Phulkari has not been traced. Where, Phulrai has been mentioned in the famous, Punjabi folklore of Heer Ranjha.Phulkari plays a very important role in girl’s life. Birth of a girl marks the beginning of the child’s grandmother of the task in creating the future bride’s trousseau, which is worn by the bride when she walks around the sacred fire during her wedding ceremony. There is variety of phulkari work. BAGH - Bagh literally means “garden of flowers”. With time Phulkari became increasingly elaborate and decorative which led to the evolution of a special ceremonial, Bagh Phulkari.CHOPE - The “Chope” is embroidered straight with two sided line stitch which appears same on both the side. Chope is generally embroidered with one colour (Golden or yellowish golden mostly).