The History, Creation and Process of Kalamkari
Hello, my Four Sides TV Fashion Fam! "Kalamkari" originates from the Persian words "Kalam," which means pen, and "Kari," which means artistic endeavor, as well as the Urdu term "Qalam." With this type of art, handloom fabric is dyed naturally using a twig fashioned like a pen. Within the districts of Chittoor and Krishna, namely Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam, artists from many communities engage in this art form. The Indus Valley Civilization is where Kalamkari's origins can be found, as evidenced by the discovery of painted or printed textiles in the eighth century C.E. During the Mughal era, art flourished and products such as prayer mats and kanat, or tent covers, were produced. Golconda, Chennai, and Machilipatnam served as the center of this art form, with artistic creations in Golconda that catered to Persian preferences and directly supported Srikalahasti temples. From the fifteenth or sixteenth century, bed linens, garments, and oth...