Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or printed cotton fabric produced in Andhra Pradesh. This is a traditional printing method on cotton fabrics using natural materials without adding chemicals to cotton fabrics.

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Process of Kalamkari Making

The Kalamkari process contains 23 steps. Some of them are dye, bleach, hand-paint, block print, starch, wash, rinse, soak, bleach, mordant, and dye with natural substances such as indigo (blue), madder (red), mango bark. Then they apply (yellow), and palm sugar (black). The whole process is done with complete focus and one needs to look at the details.

Kalamkari of Andhra Pradesh

Earlier, Kalamkari was conceptualized to portray scenes from sacred texts such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Bhagavatam. That is why Kalamkari is also known as a healing fabric, as the colors, motifs, and the narration of magical forms create an aura that heals an individual physically and spiritually.

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Andhra Pradesh’s Kalamkari Crafts 

Kalamkari crafts are a type of block-printing or hand-painting that skilled artisans make with natural dyes. What does the word Kalamkari mean? Kalam refers to pen and Kari means work so it literally translates to work done with pens. The natural dyes used to make kalamari prints are made from parts of plants like leaves and roots! ...

Andhra Pradesh’s Kalamkari Crafts 

Kalamkari crafts are a type of block-printing or hand-painting that skilled artisans make with natural dyes. What does the word Kalamkari mean? Kalam refers to pen and Kari means work so it literally translates to work done with pens. The natural dyes used to make kalamari prints are made from parts of plants like leaves and roots! Kalamkari printing is one of the most authentic handmade crafts that dates back to 300 BC. Also, a fun fact, most of the workers who work to make kalamkari products are women! 

Kalamkari products give thousands of artisans in India a livelihood. However, Kalamkari is underrepresented in India. Therefore, iTokri joins hands with these artisans to represent them and bring them to the urban settings of India!

Kalamkari Block Printing Items are some of the most loved products on our website. We give you Kalamkari block-printed Kurtis, window curtains, bibs, fabrics, table mats, and many more. 


Buy Kalamkari Work Online at iTokri 

iTokri brings you a broad range of Kalamkari hand-printed products online to beautify your home with authentic India! These items make great gifts for your loved ones too. No one minds a beautiful handmade rug or set of table mats that they can show off to guests! Here are some of iTokri’s amazing Kalamkari products online. 


The Warangal Weave Kalamkari Block-Printing Cotton Rug 

The Warangal weave Kalamkari rug  has an assortment of block-printed motifs done by skilled artisans. These beautiful rugs come in vibrant colours that will give your room a pop of colour and something for your guests to admire as soon as they enter your home. The eccentric geometric patterns make it a must-have for your home! 


The Kalamkari Printed Silk Cotton Fabric 

The Kalamkari Printed Fabrics make for great presents with their beautiful and intricate designs of Lord Buddha in different colours. These fabrics come from Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh at your doorstep. You will get printed motifs such as elephants, ancient mudras, vines, figurines, florals, and many more. 


Bead Work Embroidery Kalamkari Block-Printing Cotton Kurti 

The Bead Work Embroidery Kalamkari Kurti  gives you a combination of two handmade works from rural artisans- beadwork embroidery and hand block printing! These Kurtis have an assortment of various block-printed motifs and are made from natural dyes through hand-printing! The gentle and soft fabric has beautiful designs inspired by Kalamkari paintings. 

You can buy Kalamkari work online at iTokri for great deals and get it delivered right at your doorstep! 

Why iTokri? 

iTokri brings you a broad range of Kalamkari products such as  Kalamkari Fabrics,  Kalamkari Stoles,  Kalamkari Cotton Fabric,  Kalamkari Blouse,  Kalamkari cotton sarees,   Kalamkari cotton dupattas,  Kalamkari printed stoles,  Kalamkari shoulder bags,  Kalamkari sling bags


However, there’s so much more that iTokri offers you. You get great deals on authentic and cultural products from different states. You can get access to all kinds of products from clothes to baby products for gifting and personal use. iTokri was started with the intent to promote rural and underrepresented artisans and so far, we are on the right track! With over 10,000 rural artisans, especially women working with us, we bring you their cultural heritage. 

FAQs 

What is kalamkari art?

Kalamkari art is the craft of printing and painting on fabrics. Patterns are traced with pens and made into decorative art. 

Where is Kalamkari from?

Kalamkari art is mainly done in the Machilipatnam region of Andhra Pradesh. There are some other small villages nearby that make the art form too such as Kappaladoddi, Pedana, and Pothavaram. 

How to do kalamkari painting?

Kalamkari painting is a very labour-intensive process. There are about 11 steps in the production process including: 

  1. Preparation of the pen or kalam 
  2. Preparation of cloth 
  3. Start formulation 
  4. Cloth mordanting in myrobalan solution 
  5. Form an outline of block-printing 
  6. Fill colours
  7. Bleach and Wash 
  8. Starch 
  9. Degum and wash 
  10. Clean the cloth and apply alum solution 
  11. Soap and finish 

Are kalamkari work products available at iTokri?

Yes, iTokri offers a wide range of Kalamkari products online that you can buy from the comfort of your home and get delivered to your doorstep! 





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