Kalamkari Fabric

Kalamkari is one of the ancient arts of fabric painting that has found great acceptance in modern Indian dress material. Our Kalamkari collection is block printed using natural dyes. It has motifs inspired by nature like flowers, leaves, sun and vine, and hence it is also referred to as natural kalamkari by many designers.

Besides cotton fabric, our kalamkari prints are also available on Rayon, Gaji, Muslin, Assam Silk etc., to suit all budgets and all occasions.

Uses of Kalamkari Fabric

Kalamkari prints have become a mainstay in the modern Indian fashion industry. Designers and customers widely use it to create a range of garments, from ethnic wear to casual clothes.

The delicate print of Kalamkari looks gorgeous when used for blouses, sarees, and dupattas. Pair them with plain fabrics and silver or oxidised jewellery for a head-turning look. But, don't restrict yourselves to these and let your imagination and creativity take over. Kalamkari fabric is also famous for making Home decor items like cushion covers, curtains, and bedsheets, and they also add charm to accessories like mobile covers, purses and shoes.

Kalamkari Dresses Material, Kurtis, Blouses, and Sarees are in massive demand among ethnic fashion buyers. For designers planning a fashion exhibition or creating their new collection, garments from Kalamkari Fabric are a must.

About Modern Kalamkari Fabric & History

The exquisite Kalamkari is an ancient form of printing and derives its name from the word-'kalam', which means pen and 'kari', which means craftsmanship. Traditionally, two printing styles were used- block-print and hand-paint.

Initially, Kalamkari portrayed scenes from sacred scriptures like the Ramayana and Mahabharata, along with other esoteric and ancient symbols, which are still in use today. Apart from these, nature-inspired motifs like flowers, peacocks, and paisleys are also widely used.

Based on how the technique is carried out, there are essentially two Kalamkari styles: Machilipatnam and Srikalhasti.

In the Srikalahasti style, the "kalam" or pen is used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in the colours, which is also by hand. In the Machilipatnam style, printing is done with hand-carved blocks.