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Kalamkari painting of Lord Vishnu lying on the serpent Ananta, displayed at the British Museum. Kalamkari is an ancient textile printing art that finds its roots in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The ancient textile printing art form is believed to have evolved about 3000 years ago in Andhra Pradesh.
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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Along side the traditional handloom work, renowned Machilipatnam Kalamkari is also a main occupation of the residents. [4] The village was registered as one of the geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh under handicraft goods by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 .
Method of block printing Chikankari in Lucknow (India) Block printing in India is the traditional use of woodblock fabric printing in India. It is traditional and has a number of local variations. [1]