Kalamkari saree is a type of hand-painted or block-printed art style.
Kalamkari sarees are produced in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
A ‘kalam’ or pen is used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in colors’ with vegetable dyes.
These sarees are elegant, unique and reflect fine craftsmanship of the indigenous artists. These are easy to wear and comfortable.
- Cotton Kalamkari
Kalamkari cotton sarees are an ideal option for summers. They come in bright contrasting colors’. These are comfortable to wear and are easy to carry.
- Silk Kalamkari
kalamkari can be done on different type of silk like pure silk , tusser silk, or chinauri silk .
Chinauri Silk is a thin and lightweight fabric and is a preferred choice of many working women. Kalamkari print looks amazing on this fabric. Skilled handloom experts handprint these sarees to create pieces of art.
Hand wash should be avoided to prevent damage of the painted details.