Phulkari from Punjab: Embroidery in Transition is a richly researched study of Phulkari, the traditional embroidered textile art of Punjab. The authors trace its history, motifs, techniques, cultural significance and evolution, drawing on extensive fieldwork and interactions with craftswomen, vendors, designers and other people involved in the craft.

The book examines the decline and revival of Phulkari, the changing nature of its designs and the effects of commercialization. With more than 350 photographs, it documents the craft while exploring the rituals, markets, communities and women's experiences connected with this important Punjabi textile tradition.