Sangrur district is in the state of Punjab in northern India. While reportedly established around 400 years ago by a Jat called Sanghu, settlements in Sangrur trace back to the pre-Harappan period. Recent excavations in Rohira in Sangrur have revealed a 10-metre high mound with settlements dating back to 2300 BC. Excavations from Mard Khera village have led to the discovery of pottery from the Harappan period. Remnants of pottery from the Kushan period have also been discovered.

Some members of a Producer Organization with 150 members, who are masters of Phulkari and Hand Embroidery Work assembled on the 17th and 18th February 2021 to interact with us. The organised way in which these artisans work and manage the affairs of their organization was really satisfying to watch. The fire inside them to promote their centuries’ old craft was very much evident in their conversations with us; it was simply worth something to look up to. A great experience to say the least!