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INDIAN DIASPORA FINE ART
Kalamkari Hand Block
Prints from Andhra
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Kalamkari is an ancient Indian art that originated
about 3000 years ago. It derives its name from Kalam
meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work
or pen craft. The Kalamkari artist uses a bamboo or date
palm stick pointed at one end with a bundle of fine hair
attached to this pointed end to serve as the brush or
pen. These paintings were earlier drawn on cotton fabric
only, but now we can see these paintings on silk and
other materials as well.
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