Kalamkari – “The Art on Fabric with the Pen”
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
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