Celebrate Lohri 2023 with Amazing Phulkari Dress Ideas
Lohri is one of the most joyous festivals for the Punjabi and Sikh communities across the globe, who celebrate it to bring in the new year. For some, mainly the farmers, it also marks the beginning of the new financial year, and thus holds much importance. For newlyweds and new born babies, Lohri is celebrated in the most lavish manner. New brides dress-up wearing phulkari, and wear the 16 shringar to gain blessings. Although there are no dedicated lohri dresses, we would love to bring you some amazing lohri outfit ideas in the face of these Phulkari outfits that are often traditionally worn in Punjab.
Why Lohri Is Celebrated?
Lohri is a Punjabi festival which is traditionally associated with the harvest of rabi crops, especially sugarcane crops. A day after lohri, Punjab's farmers begin with a new financial year. Lohri is celebrated on 13th January, a day before Makar Sakranti to celebrate the end of shivering winters. Hence, Lord Sun or Surya is offered gratitude to shower his blessings on his devotees once again with the commencement of summers. This harvest festival also collides with Bihu which is celebrated in Assam as&well as Pongal which is celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
How is Lohri Celebrated?
On Lohri, people make bonfire and gather around it in a circle to worship and offer food to the god of fire. People walk in circular manner, sing Punjabi folk songs, dance and celebrate this festival in the most joyous manner. People pray for a prosperous financial year ahead and exchange rewari and gajak with near and dear ones.
Celebrate Lohri With These Phulkari Outfits:
1. Phulkari Embroidered Short Waistcoat
Phulkari Embroidered Short Waistcoat-Lohri 2023
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Don this Phulkari embroidered short waistcoat with ethnics or western outfits and become the trend setter of the town. If you are not in a mood to wear a traditional Phulkari dupatta and suit, yet want to flaunt the earthiness of Punjab, this Phulkari embroidered short waistcoat can be a great pick.
2. Phulkari Sarees
Phulkari Sarees- Lohri 2023
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Intricate Phulkari embroidery done all over the saree gives you a that perfect royal look which you've wanting for. Phulkari is generally worn as suits and draped as dupattas, the idea of wearing a phulkari saree can lit up the minds of many.
Exotic India Women's Phulkari Chiffon Saree with Blouse Piece
Queenley Women's Phulkari Chiffon Saree (B09FLYW5GT_Orange)
Queenley Women Fashion Style Embroidary Chiffon Phulkari Saree Royal Blue
BM SHIKHA TRADERS Women's Chiffon Phulkari Saree with sequence work tone to tone saree (PINK)
3. Phulkari Kurtis
Phulkari Kurtis-Lohri 2023
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Wish to keep it traditional yet chic, Phulkari kurtis can give you that perfect look without making you look overloaded. Grab the trendy Phulkari kurtis and enjoy Lohri 2023 with your near and dear ones.
Ada Hand Embroidered Ethnic Chikankari Georgette Kurti Kurta with Slip for Women A90314 (4XL, Black)
HMP Fashion Women Silk Cotton Silk Chanderi Unstitched Dress Materials (Black; Free Size)
EthnicJunction Women's Chanderi Cotton Embroidered Unstiched Dress Material (EJ1199-4004)
Vinay's Women's Cotton Dress Material (GoldenTouch1813_Maroon_Free Size)
4. Phulkari Jutti
Phulkari Jutti- Lohri 2023
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An ideal pick for footwear lovers can be Phulkari Jutti. Crafted with intricate Phulkari embroidery uplifts your look in seconds. Pick them right away.
CatBird Women's Black Mojari Traditional Punjabi Jutti Ethnic Shoes 4 UK
MIRAYA Women's Ethnic Flats, Women's Traditional Slip-On Mojari Jutti, Rajasthani Jutti, (Color-Pink, Size 4")
Lunjiya Trendy Jaipuri Jutti for Women (Numeric_9) Brown
Miraya Impex Women's Ethnic Jaipuri Traditional Punjabi Style Beautiful Stylish Latest Jutti(size-4, Gold)
5. Phulkari Dupattas
Phulkari Dupatta- Lohri 2023
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Dupattas can instantly brighten-up the outfit and so here comes some amazing Phulkari dupattas. Phulkari dupattas comes in various fabric and colours which you can carry with your kurtis and of course palazzos. Nothing can make you look a traditional Punjabi without an embroidered Phulkari dupatta.
AZAD DYEING Women's Kanchan Phulkari Dupatta For Women, Chiffon Dupatta For Girls (RED)
The Home Factory Women's Chiffon Phulkari Dupatta with Mirror Work (Fancy_Multicolour_Fulkari_Chunni_Free_Size_THF221)
The Home Factory Women's Chinon Phulkari Dupattas (Red Color_Free Size Fulkari Chunnis_THF425)
SWI WITH LABEL Women's Embroidered Phulkari Chiffon Dupatta_ISFD32_Multi
FAQs On Lohri 2023:
Q. What do you put on a Lohri fire?
A. Lohri is an auspicious festival for newlywed couples and newborn babies. When Lohri fire is lit people sing and dance around the Lohri fire and throw edibles like popcorn, gajak, puffed rice, groundnuts, and others into the fire as offerings to God fire to bless them in return.
Q. What is the date of Lohri in 2023?
A. Lohri falls on 13th January every year and marks the end of winter and the beginning of the harvest of rabi crops. Farmers celebrate it as the onset of the new financial year as well.
Q. What do you eat on Lohri?
A. This Bonfire festival is for foodies as you get to eat gajak, radish, sarson da saag with Makki di roti, jaggery and groundnuts.
LOHRI PHULKARI DRESS IDEAS
| Phulkari Dress Ideas | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Craft Trade Women's Cotton Handmade Traditional Embroiderd Short Kutchi Jacket (Fits to Bust Size 36/38 inches), multi-coloured, l (JKT011LJ) | ₹ 669 |
| Runjhun Yellow Phulkari Mirror Koti | ₹ 399 |
| Riara Women's Phulkari Regular Jacket (JKT-19_Black_X-Large) | ₹ 799 |
| Exotic India Women's Phulkari Chiffon Saree with Blouse Piece | ₹ 2,079 |
| Queenley Women's Phulkari Chiffon Saree (B09FLYW5GT_Orange) | ₹ 2,352 |
| Queenley Women Fashion Style Embroidary Chiffon Phulkari Saree Royal Blue | ₹ 2,149 |
| BM SHIKHA TRADERS Women's Chiffon Phulkari Saree with sequence work tone to tone saree (PINK) | ₹ 1,899 |
| Ada Hand Embroidered Ethnic Chikankari Georgette Kurti Kurta with Slip for Women A90314 (4XL, Black) | ₹ 2,140 |
| HMP Fashion Women Silk Cotton Silk Chanderi Unstitched Dress Materials (Black; Free Size) | ₹ 540 |
| EthnicJunction Women's Chanderi Cotton Embroidered Unstiched Dress Material (EJ1199-4004) | ₹ 389 |
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