Designer Sarees

Sarees  are an all-time favorite for most people. Indian festivals and ceremonies are always occasions to wear a saree and will be incomplete without one. Saree spells grace, elegance, and feminity- a rare combination for any outfit. Each and every part or region of India has a saree weave which is unique to that region. Imagine, the diversity that it offers. Just as the weaves from each region differs so does the way in which the saree is draped.  Kanjivarams, Benaras, Tussars, Gadwals, Jamdhanis to name a few with amazing color combinations and handwork, the variety and creativity on offer is simply astounding! Indian art and indigenous designs and crafts is making a comeback be it Madhubhani,  Kalamkari  or  Pattachithra  etc., Indian handiwork, handloom, and craftsmanship are much appreciated the world over. Now these artworks are being customized by designers and specially made on handwoven sarees making it wearable art. These designer sarees certainly make an extremely eye-

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 witnessed a steep boost in trade and commerce and economic growth due to