Kalamkari – Andhra Pradesh / Telangana

Specifications: Hand-painted on cotton or silk with natural vegetable dyes.

Technique: Two styles—Machilipatnam (block-printed) and Srikalahasti (freehand).

Size: Ranges from scrolls (2ft x 6ft) to drapable fabrics.

History: Dating back over 3,000 years, “Kalamkari” comes from kalam (pen) and kari (craftsmanship). Originally created for temple rituals and depicting epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.