{"title":"Kalamkari Uncovered","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":524,\"h\":100,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":174}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":7,\"w\":482,\"h\":104,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":172}'\u003eKalamkari Uncovered: Pen vs Block, Natural Dyes, and How to Choose an Authentic Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":122,\"w\":524,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":287}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":122,\"w\":523,\"h\":136,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":287}'\u003eThe word Kalamkari literally means pen work, from kalam, meaning pen, and kari, meaning craftsmanship. Yet much of the Kalamkari you see today is not drawn with a pen at all. It is printed with carved wooden blocks. That surprising fact sits at the heart of this craft. Kalamkari has two main styles, each with its own history, tools, and look. This guide from Meri Katha compares them side by side, explains the natural dyeing process, and shows you how to choose a genuine piece for your home or wardrobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":275,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":440}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":275,\"w\":188,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":440}'\u003eWhat Is Kalamkari?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":315,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":480}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":315,\"w\":512,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":480}'\u003eKalamkari is a traditional hand-painted and block-printed textile art from Andhra Pradesh. Artisans use natural dyes on cotton, and sometimes silk, to create detailed designs ranging from temple stories to floral patterns. The craft is known for its earthy palette of reds, blacks, browns, indigos, and yellows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":409,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":574}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":409,\"w\":323,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":574}'\u003eStyle One: Srikalahasti Kalamkari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":449,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":614}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":449,\"w\":490,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":614}'\u003eSrikalahasti is a temple town near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Here, Kalamkari is drawn freehand with a bamboo or date palm pen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":505,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":670}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":505,\"w\":181,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":670}'\u003eWhat Makes It Distinct?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":542,\"w\":524,\"h\":146,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":707}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":542,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":707}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":542,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":707}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":542,\"w\":317,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":707}'\u003eDesigns are drawn and filled by hand using a kalam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":577,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":742}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":577,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":742}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":577,\"w\":408,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":742}'\u003eThemes are mostly religious, including scenes from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":632,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":797}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":632,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":797}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":632,\"w\":384,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":797}'\u003eLarge panels often show many figures arranged in story bands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":668,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":833}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":668,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":833}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":668,\"w\":371,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":833}'\u003eText captions in Telugu sometimes appear beside the figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":704,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":869}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":704,\"w\":508,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":869}'\u003eSrikalahasti Kalamkari grew around temple culture, and many pieces were made as narrative cloths for temples and festivals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":759,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":924}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":759,\"w\":358,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":924}'\u003eStyle Two: Machilipatnam Kalamkari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":799,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":964}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":799,\"w\":470,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":964}'\u003eMachilipatnam is a coastal town in Krishna district, with nearby Pedana as an important center. Here, Kalamkari is mainly block-printed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":854,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1019}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":854,\"w\":181,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1019}'\u003eWhat Makes It Distinct?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":891,\"w\":524,\"h\":165,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1056}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1056}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1056}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":891,\"w\":467,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1056}'\u003eDesigns are printed with carved wooden blocks, with some details added by hand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":946,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1111}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":946,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1111}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":946,\"w\":368,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1111}'\u003eMotifs often include flowers, vines, birds, and the tree of life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":982,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1147}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":982,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1147}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":982,\"w\":471,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1147}'\u003ePatterns show influence from Persian design, linked to the region's history of trade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1037,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1202}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1037,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1202}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1037,\"w\":419,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1202}'\u003eThe style suits repeat patterns on fabrics, bedspreads, and garments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1072,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1237}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1072,\"w\":515,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1237}'\u003eBoth Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam Kalamkari have Geographical Indication status, which links each style to its region and traditional methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1128,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1293}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1128,\"w\":343,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1293}'\u003ePen vs Block: A Quick Side-by-Side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1171,\"w\":524,\"h\":204,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1336}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1171,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1336}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1171,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1336}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1171,\"w\":461,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1336}'\u003eTool: Srikalahasti uses a hand-held kalam, while Machilipatnam uses carved wooden blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1226,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1391}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1226,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1391}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1226,\"w\":447,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1391}'\u003eThemes: Srikalahasti focuses on mythology, while Machilipatnam favours florals and geometric patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1281,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1446}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1281,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1446}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1281,\"w\":431,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1446}'\u003eLook: Srikalahasti feels like a painting, while Machilipatnam feels like a patterned textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1337,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1502}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1337,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1502}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":1337,\"w\":455,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":1502}'\u003eBest for: Srikalahasti suits wall hangings, while Machilipatnam suits sarees, dupattas, and home linen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1392,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1557}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1392,\"w\":336,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1557}'\u003eNeither is better. They simply serve different purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1427,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1592}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1427,\"w\":488,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1592}'\u003eHow Is Kalamkari Made? The Natural Dye Process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1467,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1632}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1467,\"w\":493,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1632}'\u003eKalamkari involves many stages, and the exact steps vary by workshop. Here is a simplified overview.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1523,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1688}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1523,\"w\":216,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1688}'\u003eStage 1: Preparing the Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1556,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1721}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1556,\"w\":489,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1721}'\u003eThe cotton is washed to remove starch and impurities, then soaked in a mixture made with myrobalan and milk. This treatment helps the cloth absorb the dyes evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1631,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1796}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1631,\"w\":309,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1796}'\u003eStage 2: Drawing or Printing the Outline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1664,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1829}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1664,\"w\":513,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1829}'\u003eIn Srikalahasti, artists sketch outlines with a pen dipped in a black dye, often made from iron and jaggery. In Machilipatnam, outlines are printed using wooden blocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1720,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1885}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1720,\"w\":214,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1885}'\u003eStage 3: Applying Mordants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1753,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1918}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1753,\"w\":504,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1918}'\u003eAlum is applied to areas that will turn red. A mordant helps the dye bond with the fabric.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1808,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1973}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1808,\"w\":224,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":1973}'\u003eStage 4: Dyeing and Washing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1842,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2007}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1842,\"w\":508,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2007}'\u003eThe cloth is dyed, often in a bath that develops red tones on the treated areas. It is then washed thoroughly, traditionally in flowing water, and dried in the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1897,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2062}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1897,\"w\":175,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2062}'\u003eStage 5: Adding Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1930,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2095}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1930,\"w\":504,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2095}'\u003eOther colors are added in stages, such as indigo for blue and natural yellows from plant sources. Green may come from layering yellow over blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1986,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2151}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1986,\"w\":280,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2151}'\u003eStage 6: Final Washing and Finishing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2019,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2184}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2019,\"w\":506,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2184}'\u003eThe cloth is washed again to set the colors and remove excess dye, then dried and finished.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2074,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2239}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2074,\"w\":485,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2239}'\u003eBecause of these many stages, a single piece can take a long time to complete, especially large hand-drawn panels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2129,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2294}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2129,\"w\":434,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2294}'\u003eWhat Natural Colors Are Used in Kalamkari?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2169,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2334}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2169,\"w\":238,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2334}'\u003eCommonly cited color sources include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2205,\"w\":524,\"h\":162,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2370}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2205,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2370}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2205,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2370}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2205,\"w\":170,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2370}'\u003eBlack from iron and jaggery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2241,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2406}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2241,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2406}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2241,\"w\":394,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2406}'\u003eRed from a combination of alum mordant and plant-based dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2276,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2441}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2276,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2441}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2276,\"w\":103,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2441}'\u003eBlue from indigo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2312,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2477}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2312,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2477}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2312,\"w\":387,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2477}'\u003eYellow from plant sources such as pomegranate rind or flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2347,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2512}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2347,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2512}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2347,\"w\":358,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2512}'\u003eBrown and other earthy tones from combinations of these\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2383,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2548}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2383,\"w\":486,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2548}'\u003eSome modern pieces use synthetic dyes. That is not necessarily wrong, but you should know what you are buying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2438,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2603}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2438,\"w\":398,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2603}'\u003eHow Can You Spot Authentic Kalamkari?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2478,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2643}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2478,\"w\":108,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2643}'\u003eUse this checklist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2514,\"w\":524,\"h\":162,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2679}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2514,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2679}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2514,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2679}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2514,\"w\":364,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2679}'\u003eEarthy, slightly soft colors rather than very bright, flat tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2549,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2714}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2549,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2714}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2549,\"w\":338,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2714}'\u003eSmall variations in lines, especially in pen-drawn pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2585,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2750}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2585,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2750}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2585,\"w\":467,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2750}'\u003eSlight misalignments in block-printed pieces, which are normal in handwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2621,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2786}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2621,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2786}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2621,\"w\":393,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2786}'\u003eColor that looks absorbed into the fabric, not sitting on top of it\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2656,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2821}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2656,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2821}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2656,\"w\":333,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2821}'\u003eA seller who can explain the region, method, and dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2692,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2857}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2692,\"w\":251,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2857}'\u003eSigns of a Machine-Printed Copy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2729,\"w\":524,\"h\":90,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":2894}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2729,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2894}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2729,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2894}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2729,\"w\":265,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2894}'\u003ePerfectly identical repeats with no variation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2764,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2929}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2764,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2929}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2764,\"w\":222,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2929}'\u003eVery bright, synthetic-looking colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2800,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2965}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2800,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2965}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2800,\"w\":325,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":2965}'\u003eColor that appears only on the front with a pale back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2835,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3000}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2835,\"w\":417,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3000}'\u003eHow Do You Use Kalamkari in Your Home?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2879,\"w\":524,\"h\":146,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3044}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2879,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3044}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2879,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3044}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2879,\"w\":361,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3044}'\u003eHang a Srikalahasti story panel as a living room focal piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2914,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3079}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2914,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3079}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2914,\"w\":461,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3079}'\u003eUse block-printed Kalamkari cushion covers and table runners for everyday color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2970,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3135}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2970,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3135}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":2970,\"w\":346,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3135}'\u003eFrame a small hand-drawn piece for a study or entryway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3005,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3170}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3005,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3170}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3005,\"w\":336,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3170}'\u003eUse Kalamkari bedspreads for an earthy bedroom look\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3041,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3206}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3041,\"w\":508,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3206}'\u003eKalamkari pairs well with wooden decor, especially carvings from the same state. A carved figure in the style of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/wood-carving\" bis_size='{\"x\":180,\"y\":3060,\"w\":138,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":684,\"abs_y\":3225}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":180,\"y\":3060,\"w\":3,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":684,\"abs_y\":3225}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":183,\"y\":3060,\"w\":134,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":687,\"abs_y\":3225}'\u003eTirupati wood carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3060,\"w\":514,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3225}'\u003e beside a Srikalahasti panel brings two Andhra Pradesh crafts together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3116,\"w\":524,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3281}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3116,\"w\":483,\"h\":57,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3281}'\u003eHow Does Kalamkari Compare With Other Indian Textile Arts?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3185,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3350}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3185,\"w\":256,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3350}'\u003eIf you love Kalamkari, you may also enjoy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3221,\"w\":524,\"h\":110,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3386}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3221,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3386}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3221,\"w\":484,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3386}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/mata-ni-pachedi-art\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3221,\"w\":100,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3386}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3221,\"w\":100,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3386}'\u003eMata Ni Pachedi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3221,\"w\":481,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3386}'\u003e, a ritual cloth art from Gujarat that also uses natural dyes and goddess imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3276,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3441}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3276,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3441}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/batik\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3276,\"w\":30,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3441}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3276,\"w\":30,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3441}'\u003eBatik\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":82,\"y\":3276,\"w\":365,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":586,\"abs_y\":3441}'\u003e, a wax-resist technique that creates bold patterns on fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3311,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3476}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3311,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3476}'\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merikatha.com\/collections\/phad-art\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3311,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3476}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3311,\"w\":85,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3476}'\u003ePhad painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":137,\"y\":3311,\"w\":362,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":641,\"abs_y\":3476}'\u003e, a Rajasthani narrative scroll that tells long stories on cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3347,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3512}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3347,\"w\":501,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3512}'\u003eEach tradition uses cloth as a canvas, but the tools, dyes, and stories are different.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3383,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3548}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3383,\"w\":462,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3548}'\u003eWhich Kalamkari Products Can You Buy Today?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3423,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3588}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3423,\"w\":450,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3588}'\u003eKalamkari has moved well beyond temple cloths. Today you can find it in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3458,\"w\":524,\"h\":162,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3623}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3458,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3623}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3458,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3623}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3458,\"w\":458,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3623}'\u003eWall hangings and framed panels, especially hand-drawn Srikalahasti work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3494,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3659}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3494,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3659}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3494,\"w\":348,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3659}'\u003eSarees, dupattas, and stoles in both pen and block styles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3529,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3694}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3529,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3694}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3529,\"w\":370,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3694}'\u003eFabric by the meter for tailoring kurtas, dresses, and blouses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3565,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3730}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3565,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3730}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3565,\"w\":287,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3730}'\u003eCushion covers, table runners, and bedspreads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3601,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3766}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3601,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3766}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3601,\"w\":307,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3766}'\u003eCurtains and upholstery fabric for interior projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3636,\"w\":524,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3801}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3636,\"w\":266,\"h\":21,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3801}'\u003eWhich One Should You Start With?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3670,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3835}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3670,\"w\":506,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3835}'\u003eIf you are new to Kalamkari, start with a dupatta, stole, or cushion cover. These are easy to use, easy to care for, and let you enjoy the colors every day. If you already love the craft, a hand-drawn wall panel is a deeper investment that shows the full skill of the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3764,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3929}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3764,\"w\":320,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3929}'\u003eHow Do You Care for Kalamkari?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3807,\"w\":524,\"h\":162,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3807,\"w\":368,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":3972}'\u003eHand wash garments and linen in cold water with mild soap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3843,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4008}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3843,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4008}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3843,\"w\":399,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4008}'\u003eWash the first few times separately, since natural dyes may bleed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3879,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4044}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3879,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4044}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3879,\"w\":206,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4044}'\u003eDry in shade to protect the colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3914,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4079}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3914,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4079}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3914,\"w\":380,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4079}'\u003eKeep wall hangings away from direct sunlight and damp walls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3950,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4115}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3950,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4115}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":3950,\"w\":385,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4115}'\u003eStore folded pieces in a dry place and refold them occasionally\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3985,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4150}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":3985,\"w\":366,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4150}'\u003eWhat Should You Ask Before Buying?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4025,\"w\":524,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4190}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4025,\"w\":264,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4190}'\u003eAt Meri Katha, we suggest these questions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4061,\"w\":524,\"h\":126,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4226}'\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4061,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4226}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4061,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4226}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4061,\"w\":290,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4226}'\u003eIs the piece pen-drawn, block-printed, or both?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4097,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4262}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4097,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4262}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4097,\"w\":147,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4262}'\u003eWhich region is it from?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4132,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4297}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4132,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4297}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4132,\"w\":150,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4297}'\u003eWere natural dyes used?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4168,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4333}'\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\" bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4168,\"w\":484,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4333}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":4168,\"w\":214,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":556,\"abs_y\":4333}'\u003eWhat are the exact size and fabric?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4203,\"w\":524,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4368}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4203,\"w\":502,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4368}'\u003eBecause Kalamkari is handmade, small variations in color and line are natural, and pricing depends on size, method, detail, and making time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4259,\"w\":524,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4424}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4259,\"w\":108,\"h\":28,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4424}'\u003eConclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4299,\"w\":524,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4464}'\u003e\u003cspan bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":4299,\"w\":524,\"h\":77,\"abs_x\":516,\"abs_y\":4464}'\u003ePen or block, story or flower, temple or trade route: every Kalamkari piece carries one of these paths in its threads. Decide which path speaks to you, ask how the piece was made, and look for the small human variations that prove its handwork. 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The painting portrays Lord Ganesha in a graceful, contemplative form, while his figure is filled with detailed narrative scenes featuring divine characters, sacred animals, celestial beings, and important moments associated with Ganesha's life and legends. The artist masterfully transforms the deity's silhouette into a living canvas of stories, creating a composition that is both spiritually meaningful and visually enchanting.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eThe artwork is adorned with intricate motifs, flowing linework, and finely detailed figures that showcase the exceptional craftsmanship of traditional Kalamkari art. The harmonious palette of soft pinks, earthy yellows, deep blues, and bold black outlines creates a striking visual balance, while the abundance of narrative elements encourages viewers to discover new details with every glance. 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The painting features a gathering of beautifully stylized cows, each rendered in striking shades of red, blue, yellow, and earthy brown, creating a lively interplay of colors and forms. Their overlapping arrangement gives the artwork a sense of movement and togetherness, while the artist's minimal yet graceful detailing highlights the gentle nature and cultural significance of these revered animals.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003eThe use of bold natural hues, fluid outlines, and balanced composition brings warmth and character to the artwork. Despite its simplicity, every figure possesses a distinct presence, showcasing the artist's ability to create visual rhythm through color and form. The contrast between the soft background and the vibrant cattle makes the composition visually engaging, while the traditional Kalamkari aesthetic lends it an authentic folk-art charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eIn Indian culture, cows symbolize prosperity, nourishment, motherhood, and the deep connection between humans and nature. Through this elegant portrayal, the artwork captures a sense of peace, community, and timeless rural beauty. 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