21 Nov 2026 Phulkari Embroidery Workshop in Startup Barreiro
This workshop introduces participants to Phulkari, a traditional embroidery practice from the Punjab region. Using a large Phulkari Embroidery Kit by Wenlin Studio, participants will learn foundational stitches and techniques characteristic of Phulkari embroidery.
Gul will guide participants through the common stitches used in Phulkari and demonstrate how to begin working with the kit during the session at her studio at Startup Barreiro. The kit is designed to include all the necessary information to allow participants to continue and complete the embroidery at home.
By the end of the class, participants will gain an understanding of Phulkari embroidery, its origins, regional variations, and the factors contributing to its decline in contemporary practice.
2830-302, Barreiro (Lisbon Metropolitan Area), Portugal
Date: Saturday 21 NOctober 2026 (10:30pm - 01:30 pm)
About the Phulkari Kit:
This embroidery kit is inspired by Sainchi Phulkari, a vibrant folk embroidery tradition from Punjab, spanning both Pakistan and India. The word Sainchi roughly translates to “story,” and in the context of Phulkari, refers to narrative-rich embroideries depicting scenes from daily village life, folklore, and symbolic imagery. Known for its freestyle approach, Sainchi Phulkari fabrics are often dyed with Madder Roots, feature whimsical human and animal figures, embroidered with warm yellow tones with bright accents.
Kit Contents:
- 32 × 32 cm 100% cotton/linen panel, pre-drawn Sainchi Phulkari design
- 8 cotton embroidery skeins (6-strand): 3 Taupe (Beige), 2 Yellow, 1 Maroon, 1 Pink, 1 Blue
- Embroidery needles (for working with both 3-strand and 6-strand threads)
- Stitch & color guide with diagrams and step-by-step sequence
- Embroidery hoop
You can read more about the kit here: Phulkari Kit
Withdrawals/refunds: The full fee will be refunded if, for any reason, the teacher is unable to conduct the class. If you are unable to attend the workshop, you may collect your kit from the studio at a later date by arranging a pick-up time in advance.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@wenlinstudio.com
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Este workshop apresenta aos participantes o Phulkari, uma prática tradicional de bordado da região do Punjab. Usando um kit de bordado Phulkari grande da Wenlin Studio, os participantes vão aprender os pontos e técnicas fundamentais característicos do bordado Phulkari.
A Gul vai guiar os participantes pelos pontos mais comuns usados no Phulkari e demonstrar como começar a trabalhar com o kit durante a sessão no seu estúdio na Startup Barreiro. O kit foi concebido para incluir toda a informação necessária para permitir que os participantes continuem e terminem o bordado em casa.
No final da aula, os participantes terão uma compreensão do bordado Phulkari, das suas origens, variações regionais e dos fatores que contribuem para o seu declínio na prática contemporânea.
Este workshop é ensinado em inglês e português básico por Gul E Raana, originária do Punjab, Paquistão, e fundadora da Wenlin Studio — um projeto dedicado à sustentabilidade nos têxteis com bordados e tinturaria natural do Indo.
Local: Startup Barreiro, Parque Empresarial da Baía do Tejo, Rua 2, Edifício n.º 23, 2830-302, Barreiro (Área Metropolitana de Lisboa), Portugal
Data: Sábado, 21 de Novembro de 2026 (10:30 - 13:30)
Sobre o Kit Phulkari:
Este kit de bordado é inspirado no Sainchi Phulkari, uma tradição vibrante de bordado popular do Punjab, que abrange tanto o Paquistão como a Índia. A palavra Sainchi traduz-se aproximadamente como "história" e, no contexto do Phulkari, refere-se a bordados ricos em narrativas que retratam cenas da vida diária da aldeia, folclore e imagens simbólicas. Conhecido pela sua abordagem de estilo livre, os tecidos de Sainchi Phulkari são frequentemente tingidos com raízes de Ruiva-dos-tintureiros (Madder Roots), apresentando figuras humanas e de animais divertidas, bordadas com tons amarelos quentes e destaques brilhantes.
Conteúdo do Kit:
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Painel de 100% algodão/linho de 32 × 32 cm, com desenho Sainchi Phulkari pré-desenhado
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8 meadas de linha de bordar de algodão (6 fios): 3 Bege (Taupe), 2 Amarelo, 1 Marrom/Bordô, 1 Rosa, 1 Azul
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Agulhas de bordado (para trabalhar com linhas de 3 e 6 fios)
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Guia de pontos e cores com diagramas e sequência passo a passo
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Bastidor de bordado
Pode ler mais sobre o kit aqui: Kit Phulkari
Materiais: Todos os materiais para este workshop serão fornecidos.
Requisitos: Os participantes devem ter mais de 14 anos. Algum conhecimento prévio de costura/bordado será benéfico para o participante.
Cancelamentos/reembolsos: O valor total será reembolsado se, por qualquer motivo, o professor não puder dar a aula. Se não puder comparecer ao workshop, poderá recolher o seu kit no estúdio numa data posterior, agendando uma hora de recolha com antecedência.
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