Kalamkari - Art of Painting Cotton

Kalamkari is the art of painting cotton fabrics with a kalam (literally kalam means pen and kari, art), a sharp pointed bamboo stick padded with hair or cotton and tied with a string on one end to regulate the flow of color. Vegetable dyes are used to color the designs applied on cloth. The art of painting using organic dyes on cloth is popular in several parts of India. Since the 17th century these fabrics were exported to iran, Siam, Burma, and the Persian Gulf, then they knew an huge success in Europe, the fabrics being used for bedspreads and furnishing.
Once painted, the fabric is dipped in Myrobalam, a solution of milk and water that makes the dye permanent. The fat holds the colors on the surface and prevents them from spreading. Then the starch from the fabric is cleared in river water.
Our products, kalamkari fabric from an organization based in Andhra Pradesh state where this skill is tradition. This organization provides fair paid employment to the workers from a whole village that Kalamkari become the sepecialty.

Luxury Handmade Bedding: Cotton Duvet Comforter Cover Set - Full/Queen
Cotton Duvet Comforter Cover Set; Cotton strap piping.
Color: Maroon, Beige, Rust
Material: Cotton/Polyester blend
Full/Queen 88 in. x 88 in.
Set includes two sham pillow covers 20 in. x 26 in. each
Made to order will ship in 3 weeks; colors/designs may vary.
Hand block printed; machine wash, gentle cycle.