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Phool-patti embroidery dates back to the Mughal period. Its uniqueness lies in the textile decoration style in which small bits of fine fabric are cut by hand, then dexterously folded and shaped into tiny petals and embroidered on to the fabric to create a variety of patterns. This special appliqué finds limited mention in the repertoire of Indian as well as global appliqué embroidery forms and there is no publication on phool-patti.

A photographic journey, this first publication on phool-patti embroidery, explores its background and scope. A finely illustrated book, Phool-Patti Ka Kaam takes us through the different phool-patti shapes, arrays of designs and materials. It collates experiments with embellishments and innovations on its use, including on different garments and household furnishings, and introduces the artisans from Aligarh.

Phool-Patti Ka Kaam is the story of this embroidery told through glimpses of Saleha Khan’s work with the artisan women and girls from Aligarh during the 1970’s and 1980’s. This first publication on the subject is for those who want to appreciate, learn, promote, explore and experiment with this unique appliqué style. Besides being a useful resource for crafts lovers, this publication is also envisaged to trigger interest among designers, entrepreneurs and policy planners to advance phool-patti’s scope, popularity and possibilities while ensuring due share of economic returns and recognition for its artisans.

All the designs and creative ideas by Saleha Khan in this book can be freely copied, used and adapted to encourage promotion of phool-patti embroidery for advancement of its artisans – particularly marginalized women and girls. However, no part of this publication may be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior permission. 

All proceeds from the publication and sale of this book will go to SAFAR - Supporting Action For Advancement & Rights - For Women & Girls living in Uttar Pradesh, India. 

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