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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.
The Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari is one of the two styles of Kalamkari works present in India, with the other being, Machilipatnam style. 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.
Pedana Kalamkari also known as Machilipatnam style of Kalamkari work which involves vegetable dyed block-painting of a fabric. [ 1 ] it is produced at Pedana a nearby town of Machilipatnam in Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh . [ 2 ]
Jonnalagadda Gurappa Chetty is an Indian painter, craftsman and writer, known for his contributions for the revival of the Indian textile art form of Kalamkari. [1] He is a recipient of honours such as Shilpaguru, Rasthriya Samman, Tulsi Samman and Kamaladevi Vishwa Karigar Award. [2]
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Machilipatnam Kalamkari is a handcrafted dyed block-painting of a fabric. [37] It is performed at the nearby town of Pedana and was registered with geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh. [38] Machilipatnam and Srikalahasti styles are the only existing Kalamkari style works present in India. [39]
Artisans are constantly exploring techniques such as natural color printing, resist techniques like Batik or Dabu. Some of the renowned block printing traditions in India include Sanganeri, Bagru, Dabu, Ajrakh, Bagh, Gaamthi, and Kalamkari. [2]