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Definition of kalamkari in English: kalamkarinounˈkʌləmˌkɑːri mass nounA type of cotton cloth printed by hand, originally made in southern India. Example sentencesExamples - A technique that has been practiced for hundreds of years, kalamkari is a process of creating designs on fabric by hand, either by painting or using carved wood blocks dipped in natural dyes derived from plants, roots, earth, and rock.
- Srikalahasti in Andhra Pradesh was famous for kalamkari, and Machilipatnam was renowned for fine textiles block printed with vegetable dyes.
- A kalamkari artist of Andhra Pradesh demonstrated his skills while terracotta artisans from Dindigul showcased their ware.
- In an attempt to give the sarees a fresh and contemporary appeal, weavers have tried out a host of variations with Madhubani, ikat, kalamkari and Shanthineketan motifs.
- Among the fancy saris are valkalam, crepe, paithani and kalamkari.
Origin From Hindi kalamkārī, literally 'painting'. |