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KAJ.018

This one of a kind garment is reversible and unique from each side.

 This magnificent kimono style jacket is created using  Punjabi Phulkari fabric from one side  and vintage  saffron handloom silk from another side.

 Phulkari Bagh or Garden of silken flowers.

 Phulkari means flower work . For this traditional genre of textile blank cotton cloth (khaddar) was used , while vibrant silk threads would be used for sophisticated embroideries. The khaddar is generally dyed with varying shades of red, as it is considered an auspicious colour and connected to marriage and fertility. But other colours may also be used.

 When the same cloth is completely filled with flowers and vistas, with no ground left blank, it becomes a garden- Bagh. Hence, beautiful flowers adorn the cloth such as marigolds (gendha) and sunflowers (surajmukhi) or the produce of their beloved kitchen garden such as cauliflower (gobi), chilli (mircha) and wheat (ghehun).

“Ladies in dazzling head-cloths amidst vast expense of blooming mustard flowers is all that comes to one’s mind while thinking about Punjab. The most easily recognisable textile and one that has become over the years the identity of Punjab and its culture is the embroidered phulkari and bagh. In the past, every woman would sit and embroider these richly covered textiles in their leisure time, for their wedding trousseau and personal use. This explains the presence of a large number of these textiles, mostly head cloths in various collections and museums in India and the world, in some of the most delightful patterns and themes. SS Hitkari in his monograph, ‘Phulkari: The Folk Art of Punjab’, mentions the words of the great Guru Nanak (1469-1539 CE) from the Holy Granth Saheb,

“Kadh Kasida Pehreh Choli, Ta Tum Janoh Nari...”

It translates as “Only then you will be considered an accomplished lady when you will embroider yourself your own blouse”.

Keynote from Karatoyaa:

•            Please note, that  due to antique nature of the fabrics there may be signs of past experiences - we believe it adds value and a meaning to the garments.

•            Some naturally dyed fabrics even after lasting generations may leave colour

•            Please keep in mind that all Karatoyaa pieces are Dry Clean only with the Professional service provider.


178.538,00 Kč
178.538,00 Kč
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DETAILS

This one of a kind garment is reversible and unique from each side.

This magnificent kimono style jacket is created using Punjabi Phulkari fabric from one side  and vintage saffron handloom silk from another side.



Phulkari Bagh or Garden of silken flowers.

Phulkari means flower work . For this traditional genre of textile blank cotton cloth (khaddar) was used , while vibrant silk threads would be used for sophisticated embroideries. The khaddar is generally dyed with varying shades of red, as it is considered an auspicious colour and connected to marriage and fertility. But other colours may also be used.

 When the same cloth is completely filled with flowers and vistas, with no ground left blank, it becomes a garden- Bagh. Hence, beautiful flowers adorn the cloth such as marigolds (gendha) and sunflowers (surajmukhi) or the produce of their beloved kitchen garden such as cauliflower (gobi), chilli (mircha) and wheat (ghehun).


“Ladies in dazzling head-cloths amidst vast expense of blooming mustard flowers is all that comes to one’s mind while thinking about Punjab. The most easily recognisable textile and one that has become over the years the identity of Punjab and its culture is the embroidered phulkari and bagh. In the past, every woman would sit and embroider these richly covered textiles in their leisure time, for their wedding trousseau and personal use. This explains the presence of a large number of these textiles, mostly head cloths in various collections and museums in India and the world, in some of the most delightful patterns and themes. SS Hitkari in his monograph, ‘Phulkari: The Folk Art of Punjab’, mentions the words of the great Guru Nanak (1469-1539 CE) from the Holy Granth Saheb,

“Kadh Kasida Pehreh Choli, Ta Tum Janoh Nari...”

It translates as “Only then you will be considered an accomplished lady when you will embroider yourself your own blouse”.


• Please note, that due to antique nature of the fabrics there may be signs of past experiences - we believe it adds value and a meaning to the garments.
• Some naturally dyed fabrics even after lasting generations may leave colour
• Please keep in mind that all Karatoyaa pieces are Dry Clean only with the Professional service provider.

COMPOSITION

UPCYCLED SILK+WOOL

SIZE & FIT

ONESIZE
waist - 146cm
sleeve - 62cm

CARE 

Please keep in mind that all Kārātoyaa pieces are Dry Clean only with the Professional service provider.