Srikalahasthi Kalamkari. -Dyed Free Hand Painting on Fabrics.
What is this Art. . In Kalamkari, “Kalam” means pen and “Kari" means craftsmanship.
Process of Making Fabric ready. abstract. Process of making Kalamkari fabric, involves 23 steps like bleaching Kalamkari fabric, softening it, drying it in sun, preparing natural dyes, air drying and washing..
Process of Painting & Dying. . Dyes – Dyes are extracted from fruits & Vegetables. Even brushes are made of bark of trees.
Preparation of Dyes.
Drying the fabric.
Making of Brushes.
Drawing by Hand.
Fabric attached to the Border.
Painting with Dyes.
Why Kalamkari is Becoming Increasingly Popular. abstract.