Kalamkari is from ‘Kalam’ (pen) and ‘Kari’ (craftsmanship),
words taken from the Persian for the art of hand painting done on fabrics with
the use of a pen and extended to include hand block printing. There are two
schools of art that developed Kalamkari initially in India and from individual
origins.
Srikalahasti style that
used the pen for drawing and filling in the colours, and with a strong
influence of Hindu culture that specifically focused on religious subjects and
scenes from the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata in its paintings.
The Machilipatnam style
that came with an Islamic slant, had subjects of paintings mostly depicting
flora and fauna, with floral designs as a backdrop on the fabric.
Both styles that have
popularised Kalamkari have one thing in common – the depictions are fine and
neatly drawn, there is extensive use of organic colours which are fast, there
is no dilution in the skill and quality over the years. Today’s Kalamkari has
both styles merged into one with different facets within the art.
The essence of Kalamkari
Kalamkari on traditional
fabrics like the salwar kamiz and saree showcases the simplicity, elaborate
themes, sharp detailing and attractive motifs in a host of bright and pleasing
hues. Kalamkari comes off beautifully on a whole lot of fabrics like silk,
cotton, sico art silks such as georgette, chiffon, Supernet, crepe silk and
others. With vegetable dyes being used, colours are fast and long lasting. Motifs
with trees, creepers, flowers, leaves, birds are popular subjects.
Gloss on the fabric comes from the traditional use of some
natural substances such as myrobalan, cow’s milk, cow dung, seeds, plants and
crushed flowers in the paintings. The etching of lines and applying of colour
is done with a finely sharpened short bamboo piece which reflects the devotion
and skill of the ethnic craftsmen to bring about such exquisite masterpieces
despite the limited resources.
A time-consuming and
arduous task, that involves patience and dedication, it is the sharpness of the
lines, the fine details and the picturesque outcome that make this ethnic
effort worth its while.
Kalamkari shalwar kameez in
the printed variety have block prints featuring floral designs and geometrical
patterns arranged in designer fashion. Modern abstract designs have also been
included in recent times to resounding applause from the market.
Ethnic art is like any
other art. It is however the toil and the effort in producing these exceptional
works of detail and flawlessness despite the limited resources available, that
truly give it its value.
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