Phulkari Punjab Government Emporium

Phulkari Punjab Government Emporium

What’s Interesting :- Phulkari Dupatta and Dress Material

Market :- Dakshinapan Shopping Centre

Products :- Salwar Suits Shawls and Scarves Gifts and Handicrafts

Days Closed :- Sunday

Timing :- 10.30am to 8pm

Phone :- +(91)-33-24237798 +(91)-9163653882

Address :- 1st floor Dakshinapan Shopping Complex, Gariahat Road, (South), Kolkata – 700068

Landmark :- Dhakuria Bus Stand

Parking :- available

Bus/Metro :- Dhakuria Bus Stand

Price Range :- Rs.2500onwards

Payment Methods :- Cash and card

Phulkari Punjab Government Emporium

Phulkari is a Punjab State Government Emporium in the Dakshinapan Shopping Complex in Kolkata.

These days, while shopping in Kolkata, you can even buy Phulkari dress materials and dupattas. The name ‘Phulkari’ refers to the traditional floral embroidery work that is done by the women of Punjab. What was once a hobby for the rural Punjabi woman, has today taken center stage. It has taken the fashion world by storm and is coveted for its colourful motifs. Apart from these garments, there are a wide range of jutis, ( colourful footwear ) durries ( cotton rugs for the floor), pidhas ( small stools), wooden handicrafts and folk toys.

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