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Kalamkari is an ancient textile printing art form that evolved about 3000 years ago in the state of Andhra Pradesh. [13] The discovery of a resist dyed piece of cloth on a silver vase at the ancient site of Harappa confirms that the tradition of Kalamkari is very ancient. Kalamkari style of architecture originated in machilipatnam.
Kalam in persian language means Pen is used for hand drawing and coloring. [5] The usage of pen involves two types, one for drawing made from bamboo , the other for coloring. The coloring process involves usage of only natural dyes which are extracted from flowers and vegetables.
A sari (sometimes also saree [1] or sadi) [note 1] is a drape (cloth) [2] and a women's garment in the Indian subcontinent. [3] It consists of an un-stitched stretch of woven fabric arranged over the body as a dress, with one end attached to the waist, while the other end rests over one shoulder as a stole, [4] [5] sometimes baring a part of the midriff.
Saris are distinguished by their wide contrast borders. Temple borders, checks, stripes and floral (buttas) are traditional designs found on a Kanchipuram saris. [8] The patterns and designs in the kanchipuram saris were inspired with images and scriptures in South Indian temples or natural features like leaves, birds and animals. [10]
Till the 1970s, even though the tribal style of art is thought to date back as early as 10th century C.E. [1] The Warli culture is centered on the concept of Mother Nature and elements of nature are often focal points depicted in Warli painting. Farming is their main way of life and a large source of food for the tribe.
Ilkal traditional saris are produced mainly on pit looms with the combination of three types of different yarns namely Silk x Silk, Silk x Cotton, Art silk x Cotton. Along with the above said yarn combination totally four different traditional designs are produced - they are Chikki Paras, Gomi, Jari and recently modified traditional design ...
Handloom saris are a traditional textile art of Bangladesh and India. The production of handloom saris is important for economic development in rural India. [1] Completion of a single sari takes two to three days of work. Several regions have their own traditional styles of weaving handloom saris. [citation needed]
Pochampally sari or Pochampalli ikat is a saree made in Bhoodan Pochampally, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, Telangana State, India.They have traditional geometric patterns in "Paagadu Bandhu" style of dyeing.