Kalamkari is a traditional Indian textile printing technique that involves hand-painting or block printing designs on fabrics using natural dyes. The word "Kalamkari" is derived from two Persian ...

These pieces are proudly homegrown—woven, built, and handcrafted block by block, echoing the soul of our culture and the richness of our roots. trending, fashion ...

The traditional Kalamkari block prints may soon acquire a designer avataar if the plans of the city-based Samana Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT) bear fruits. Fashion junkies have always ...

“Kalamkari hand-block printing tradition has existed in this region for centuries, but it was primarily based in Machilipatnam. When the craft was struggling to survive in the city for a variety ...

Long before fast fashion and synthetic blends, India was weaving magic with natural dyes, human hands, and unmatched patience ...

Designer Ayush Kejriwal recently collaborated with Label Varsha to spotlight Southern India’s kalamkari tradition. The linen satin ethnic wear line features corded yarns in earthy, rusty tones and ...

The Vegetable Hand-block Kalamkari Printers’ Association has passed a resolution and circulated among its members appealing all of them and the stakeholders to ban the practice of screen ...

Pedana (AP), May 13 (PTI) A tiny town known for the exquisite Kalamkari style of textile printing - which earned it a GI tag - may be losing its sheen, thanks to a spurt in the use of modern and ...

VIJAYAWADA: Around seven years ago in November 2013, Kalamkari designs made by Pedana’s handloom industry using the traditional block-printing method received geographical indication (GI) tag ...

Monsoon season calls for comfortable yet stylish ethnic wear. Cotton sarees are perfect for this weather. Handloom, floral print, and cotton-linen ble ...