Kalamkari is an ancient Indian art that originated about 3000 years ago. It derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. The Kalamkari artist uses a bamboo or date palm stick pointed at one end with a bundle of fine hair attached to this pointed end to serve as the brush or pen.
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Kalamkari – A Brand New Collection from the HOUSE OF VOYLLA
1. Kalamkari – A Brand New Collection from the HOUSE OF VOYLLA
3. Kalamkari is an ancient Indian art that
originated about 3000 years ago. It derives its
name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari
meaning work, literally Pen-work. The Kalamkari
artist uses a bamboo or date palm stick pointed
at one end with a bundle of fine hair attached to
this pointed end to serve as the brush or pen.
The Kalamkari work was a further
embellishment to the gold brocade work in
the woven fabric, which was used as sarees
& dhotis by the royal family during the period
of Raja Sarfoji and later Raja Shivaji.