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Kalamkari – “The Art on Fabric with the Pen”

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Kalamkari  is a beautiful art, also known as Qalamkari. It is produced in India, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Kalamkari art form is hand painted or block  printed , mostly on cotton textile. Kalam means  pen  and Kari mean  work  which means ” artwork done using pen ”. It is an ancient hand drawn art mostly done using natural dyes. Kalamkari sarees  consists of gorgeous designs that depict folklore, epics or gods either  hand painted or block printed .  A Kalamkari  saree is a product of 17 intricate steps carried out by the best craftsmen in India.  Kalamkari  art has been around for ages, but modern versions of these in sarees have come to the market and are in high demand today.   The History of Kalamkari Kalamkari  is one of the oldest art forms in India with a proud tradition of more than three thousand years. The art originated in various parts of Andhra Pradesh. History shows Andhra Pradesh witne...