Kalamkari
is from ‘Kalam’ (pen) and ‘Kari’ (craftsmanship), words taken from the Persian
for the art of hand painting done on fabrics with the use of a pen and extended
to include hand block printing. There are two schools of art that developed
Kalamkari initially in India and from individual origins
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Srikalahasti
style that used the pen for drawing and filling in the colours, and with a
strong influence of Hindu culture that specifically focused on religious
subjects and scenes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in its paintings.
The Machilipatnam style that came with an Islamic slant, had subjects of
paintings mostly depicting flora and fauna, with floral designs as a backdrop
on the fabric. Both styles that have popularised Kalamkari have one thing in
common – the depictions are fine and neatly drawn, there is extensive use of
organic colours which are fast, there is no dilution in the skill and quality
over the years. Today’s Kalamkari has both these styles merged into one with
different facets within the art.
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| Weaving Image |
The essence of Kalamkari on fabrics
Kalamkari
showcases traditional simplicity, elaborate themes, sharp detailing and
attractive motifs in a host of bright and pleasing hues. Kalamkari comes off
beautifully on a whole lot of fabrics like silk, cotton, sico art silks such as
georgette, chiffon, Supernet, crepe silk and others. With vegetable dyes being
used, colours are fast and long lasting. Motifs with trees, creepers, flowers,
leaves, birds are popular subjects.
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| Hand prints |
Gloss on the fabric comes from the traditional use
of some natural substances such as myrobalan, cow’s milk, cow dung, seeds,
plants and crushed flowers in the paintings.
The
etching of lines and applying of colour is done with a finely sharpened short
bamboo piece which reflects the devotion and skill of the ethnic craftsmen to
bring about such exquisite masterpieces despite the limited resources.
A
time-consuming and arduous task, that involves patience and dedication, it is
the sharpness of the lines, the fine details and the picturesque outcome that
make this ethnic effort worth its while.
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| Stylish |
Kalamkari Indian tunics or the Kurtis and Kurtas in the
printed variety have block prints featuring floral designs and geometrical
patterns arranged in designer fashion. Modern abstract designs have also been
included in recent times to resounding applause from the market.
Ethnic
art is like any other art. It is however the toil and the effort in producing
these exceptional works of detail and flawlessness despite the limited
resources available, that truly give it its value.
The special Kalamkari cotton kurtis & kurtas at
Unnati Silks online
There is a special section on kalamkari kurtis and kurtas. There are kurtis with
floral spreads, kurtas with light thematic displays on dark plain backgrounds,
tunics with designer necks, plain sections below and the major portion covered
in wonderful kalamkari designer patterns on lovely handloom cotton weaves. Kalamkari
fascinates because of the designer patterns and stunning colour combinations
that make such fabrics attractive and unique. Traditional art on fine
handlooms, Kalamkari fabrics become exclusive and suit for almost any occasion.
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| Party Wear |
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