Kalamkari cotton saree

Name : Kalamkari cotton saree

Saree Fabric : Cotton

Blouse : Running Blouse

Pattern : Printed

Blouse Pattern : Solid

Net Quantity (N) : Single

Name Origin : The word "Kalamkari" is derived from the Persian words kalam (pen) and kari (craftsmanship), literally meaning "pen work".

Art Form : It is an ancient style of hand-painting or block-printing done on cotton or silk fabric using only natural dyes.

Motifs : Kalamkari designs often feature intricate motifs inspired by nature, mythology, and religious themes. Common motifs include flowers (as seen prominently in the image), leaves, vines, peacocks, elephants, and depictions of deities and scenes from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Technique : The fabric in the image displays vibrant, earthy colors (yellow, red, black, grey) which are characteristic of natural dyes. The intricate, repeating floral and border patterns suggest it is likely made in the Machilipatnam style, which primarily uses hand-carved wooden blocks for printing designs, as opposed to the Srikalahasti style, which is entirely freehand drawing.

Process : The creation of authentic Kalamkari is a labor-intensive, multi-step process (sometimes involving as many as 23 steps) that includes treating the fabric with various natural mordants (like buffalo milk and myrobalan) to ensure the colors set properly and are long-lasting.

Sizes :  

Free Size

Country of Origin : India