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.
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.
Kalamkari saris showcase the
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.
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.
Kalamkari pure cotton sarees 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.
There are fine pure Tussar Silk Sarees with
multi-colour Kalamkari. where multi-colour borders and thematic representations
on the pallu or end piece that go well with the central design. You have the
largely plain or lightly adorned sarees with attractive hand painted bootis all
over. Then you have the veg.dyed sarees in Dupion silk sarees and Supernet sarees that
have finely marked lines and accentuate the effect of the pictorial
depictions.
There are other fine offerings in cotton and other fabrics that
make the Kalamkari cotton sarees a prized possession.
Unnati silks largest ethnic online Indian shop offers exquisite designer Kalamkari
sarees with
matching blouse for sale. The Online shopping store has the widest range of
ethnic Indian Sarees
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