This chapter explores the traditional textiles of Punjab and Haryana, highlighting their Design, Technological, and Manufacturing aspects. It delves into the diverse weaving and embroidery techniques practiced in the region, focusing on the iconic Punja Durrie and Khes as prominent handloom textiles, alongside Phulkari and Cross Stitch as celebrated embroidery forms. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is renowned for its intricate floral and geometric motifs embroidered with silk threads on handwoven cotton or khaddar fabric, with notable production in areas like Patiala, Amritsar, and Ambala. Similarly, cross-stitch embroidery is practiced in regions such as Gurdaspur, Firozpur, Panipat, and Hisar, where artisans create decorative house hold on cotton fabric. The weaving clusters for Punja Durries are centered in Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Panipat, while Khes weaving thrives in Ludhiana, Patiala, and Ambala.

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Design, Technological, and Manufacturing Aspects of the Traditional Textiles of Punjab and Haryana

  • Saumya Saxena,
  • Akhtarul Islam Amjad

摘要

This chapter explores the traditional textiles of Punjab and Haryana, highlighting their Design, Technological, and Manufacturing aspects. It delves into the diverse weaving and embroidery techniques practiced in the region, focusing on the iconic Punja Durrie and Khes as prominent handloom textiles, alongside Phulkari and Cross Stitch as celebrated embroidery forms. Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is renowned for its intricate floral and geometric motifs embroidered with silk threads on handwoven cotton or khaddar fabric, with notable production in areas like Patiala, Amritsar, and Ambala. Similarly, cross-stitch embroidery is practiced in regions such as Gurdaspur, Firozpur, Panipat, and Hisar, where artisans create decorative house hold on cotton fabric. The weaving clusters for Punja Durries are centered in Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Panipat, while Khes weaving thrives in Ludhiana, Patiala, and Ambala.