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Description

Srikalahasti Kalamkari is a style of Kalamkari work which involves dyed hand-painting of a fabric. It is produced in Srikalahasti of Chittoor district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was registered as one of the geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh, under handicraft goods by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari is one of the two styles of Kalamkari works present in India, with the other being, Machilipatnam styleKalam in persian language means Pen is used for hand drawing and coloring. The usage of pen involves two types, one for drawing made from bamboo, the other for drawing. The coloring process involves usage of only natural dyes which are extracted from flowers and vegetables. All together the entire process involves seventeen steps like block making, cloth treating, printing, washing etc.The Srikalahasti style is used mostly to narrate the religious myths and epics stories on the fabric and also the saris of this style are most notable for its borders and pallu.

Additional information

Type

Penkalamkari Kanchi Silk Saree

Color

Mutli

Length

6.3 meters

Weight

600 grams

Extras

Please expect 1-2 shades colour variations.
Kalamkaris will have stains, bleeding and irregularities , they are a part of the art and are not considered as defects. This is a handmade product that goes through 23 process so the irregularities are a natural outcome of human involvement.

Fabric

Pure Kanchi Silk Saree

Blouse

Available (Green)

Special Instructions

Dry Clean

Shipped By

Seerat Creations Pvt. Ltd.

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