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Punjab is one of the largest states in
India. Many religions and races of people made the cultural heritage of
Punjab.
The Punjab art and culture is
prominent in the entire world as it numerous love stories, humor and
lusty dancing.
Considering dances, Punjab is very
rich as they have lots of dances such that even the non-Punjabis enjoy
their folk dance to the extent that you can occasionally see a Chinese
or a European in a Bhangra competition.
People of Punjab have many ways of
getting entertained and also entertaining their visitors.
The art and culture of Punjab are many
and these are also done amidst songs and comic gags.
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One such popular Punjab art and culture work
is found in the typical Punjabi kites. They influence their art in
every possible way. This creates an expression of making things look
beautiful with decorative designs. Punjab is very famous for its arts
and crafts work.
The onslaught of technology is a premium
with regard to arts and crafts in the contemporary era. The art and
culture of Punjab include Needle work. This is unique and has
associations with various aspects of life as well as beautiful designs.
The dexterous fingers of beautiful Punjabi women create a wealth of
motifs and forms that they challenge enumeration.
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Phulkari means doing flower work.This
is one of the spectacular styles in embroidery and every ceremony is
highlighted with the touch of the richness of Phulkari.
It is also considered to be
auspicious. The patterns and designs of needle work are done on bed
spreads, dupattas, chunnis, salvars and shirts.
Their work is excellent and the
patterns are not restricted. The art and culture of Punjab is expressed
freely and hence the designs are highly imaginative.
The beauty of phulkari is that you
cannot find two phulkaris identical. Recently, they are in great demand
as they are exported as jackets, wall hangings, etc.
The Punjabi Jutiis are typical light
shoes and you can find the Punjab art and culture even in the shoes as
they are embroidered with silver and gold wires as patterns.
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The Punjab art and culture include woodwork.
They are skilful in making artistic and comfortable beds with mirrors
and low seats. Their indigenous clay toys reflect the inherent
sensibility and beauty. They are deft in making clay items such as
Ghara, Surahi, jars, dishes, etc.
They bring in different shapes admirably
and reinforce it with various colors. The popularity of clay toys has
however diminished, yet you can find sporadic instances of small clay
dolls, kitchen utensils, animals and decorated bright colored motifs.
The art and culture of Punjab includes the
traditional Mud wall painting. This was earlier done to prevent aura of
evil spirits and even today on festive days numerous mud wall paintings
are done to invoke blessings of God and Goddess.
Metal work and Hand work is another very
significant art of Punjab. Hand work was done using dyes from plants,
stones and vegetables. Though traditional patterns have changed
considerably, yet people prefer hand work items to a great extent.
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