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Statewise GK · Q786

Punjab GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 786

Q786

Using a deep coloured cotton cloth as base, women embroider an impression of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The piece of cloth embroidered is called

A.
Bagh
Answer
B.
Rummal
C.
Phulkari
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
On the basis of type of work, patterns and style, phulkari can also be categorised as Bagh and Chope. Bagh (garden) is the style of Phulkari which covers the entire surface of cloth with embroidery of floral magnificence with contrasting silk threads. The designs are made by use of horizontal, vertical and diagonal stitches. In Chope style of Phulkari embroidery is made on handspun red khaddar with golden yellow threads.