Phulkari Embroidery

Phulkari is a traditional embroidery practised by women across the Punjab region, which today spans India and Pakistan. The name comes from phul (flower) and kari (work), and the designs range from florals to bold geometric patterns. It is worked as counted thread embroidery from the reverse of the cloth, with long darning stitches that follow the weave. The design builds up slowly on the front, and you only see its full extent once the piece is finished. In this workshop you will learn the core phulkari stitches and use them to work a geometric floral motif. Along the way you’ll discover how counting threads, changing the direction of the stitch and catching the light in the silk bring the pattern to life. No previous experience of phulkari is needed. Ekta grew up in North India and will share phulkaris inherited from her mother and grandmother, giving participants a rare chance to see historic pieces from her family up close. Date Thursday, January 28th, 2026 Time 10:00-12:30 pm ET Location Zoom, a link will be sent to participants the day before class Cost $75 Recording All World Embroidery Series sessions will be recorded. A link to each recording will be emailed to all registrants following the live session. Each link is live for three months after the live session. Class Materials Silk floss (traditionally untwisted) or cotton floss, in two or three colours 12 x 12″ (30 x 30cm) medium-weight cotton or linen in a solid colour, with a clearly visible plain weave 6″ embroidery hoop Size 5 embroidery needles Embroidery scissors