Buying guides / Kalamkari

KalamkariGI tagged

Origin
Srikalahasti / Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Fabric
Cotton or silk
How to recognise it
Hand-painted (pen) or block-printed with natural dyes; mythological stories
Wear it for
Office, casual, festive
Typical weight
400–600 g
Price range
₹1,500 – ₹25,000
Care
First wash separately; dry in shade