Ethnic Wear in Chandigarh

फुलकारी

Phulkari — meaning 'flower work' in Punjabi — is a GI-tagged embroidery tradition from Punjab in which vivid darn stitch embroidery is worked on coarse khaddar (hand-spun cotton) to create densely patterned shawls and odhnis. The embroidery is worked from the reverse side using silk floss thread (pat silk), creating a distinctive geometric pattern of interlocking triangles, flowers, and lattices on the front. The Bagh is the most elaborate form, where the embroidery completely covers the ground fabric. Phulkari has deep cultural significance as a mother-to-daughter gift at weddings.

पटियाला सूट

Patiala Salwar Suit is the iconic ethnic ensemble of Punjab, distinguished by the dramatically pleated and gathered Patiala salwar that falls in rich folds below the knee, paired with a fitted kurta and dupatta. The Patiala salwar requires 6 to 8 metres of fabric in its traditional form and is designed for ease of movement and comfort in Punjab's warm summers. Originally associated with the royal house of Patiala, the suit became a symbol of Punjabi feminine identity and is worn at festivals, weddings, and daily life across North India.

परांदा

Paranda is a traditional Punjabi hair accessory craft in which silk threads, wool, tinsel, and metallic braid are woven together into an ornamental braid extension traditionally worn by Punjabi women to lengthen and embellish their plaits. The Paranda is plaited into the hair at the nape of the neck and falls decoratively, featuring tassels, pom-poms, and metallic accents at the tip. While functional as a hair accessory, the Paranda is also an important cultural marker of Punjabi identity worn at weddings, Lohri, and Baisakhi celebrations.