1104 Old Lehariya Thirma Bagh Phulkari in Pink Silk

Dense Wedding Phulkari Bagh on white base cloth

This type is called a Thirma and was the type preferred by Hindus

Fine small stitches tightly to create a velvet like effect

Punjab, unidivided India

Age unknown but it is expected to be 50-60 years old

Monumental impact!

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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