Kalamkari Sarees

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Kalamkari Sarees: The Modern Woman’s Timeless Obsession Since childhood, girls are often exposed to a wardrobe filled with cotton and silk sarees of their mothers. But little are they aware of the different art forms that adorn those silk and cotton sarees. With changing times, different art forms emerged to beautify the traditional saree drapes of India. This made them popular not just within the country but also across the borders – prominent names include Kalamkari sarees, Muga sarees, Mekhla chaddar, Paithani sarees , and more. Going beyond silk and cotton sarees, women are now exposed to different media, more travelling across states and usage of the internet give them enough access to the knowledge that can turn women into saree enthusiasts. If you’re a saree connoisseur, you can’t shut your eyes to the beauty of Kalamkari cotton sarees. Earlier Kalamkari art forms were done with precision on the temple walls of southern India. But with time, this art form made its space in the contemporary wardrobe of women in the form of saree drapes. Other than Madhubani sarees, hand -block-printed sarees and Chanderi silk sarees with golden woven motifs, the Kalamkari saree became a piece of wearable art. Floral & Mythological Motifs of Kalamkari Cotton Sarees After making its way from the temples of India to the saree wardrobes, Kalamkari cotton sarees have established themselves as an emotion and not just a piece of clothing. Have you ever wondered why these sarees are referred to as canvas designs? Kalamkari sarees are drawn using a particular kind of bamboo pen and belong to the state of Andhra Pradesh that goes back to the time when it was drawn as ancient temple art. But, if these drapes are only popular in India, think again. Because our famous and visionary designers like Sabyasachi Mukerjee and Gaurang Shah are making a big impression on the global fashion market because of these motifs. So, this is the era when cotton sarees and silk sarees are making runway-