Pen-Kalamkari or Hand-painted kalamkari is an-ancient heritage craft of India, mainly in Sri-kalahasti located in South India. Kalamkari is derived as 'Kalam' which means 'Pen' and 'Kari' which refers to craftsmanship. The Kalamkari art depicts epics tales from "Hindu mythology" like Mahabharata or Ramayana and "Hindu God and Goddesses. It also includes floral motifs, animal forms, and villages background. Pen-Kalamkari is totally freehand drawing and natural colors are most authentically used to fill up the backgrounds. Although fast fashion has replaced natural colors with pigment colors nowadays for brightness as well as to fasten the production. The process of Kalamkari is very slow and lengthy. It involves more than twenty steps from RFD to mordanting and making of natural colors etc... The place of Pen-Kalamkari in the market is very high in demand. It nurtures many artisan families. We should try to preserve or save the authenticity of this heritage craft of our country. Qualities to be maintained :- First :- It should be done with hands and bamboo stick pens only not screen outlines. Secondly :- natural colors should maintain which enhances the soberly as well as the herbal nature of the article. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE THAT WE TRY TO MAINTAIN IN OUR PRODUCTION: OR WHY YOU SHOULD BUY FROM US :- We also add some steps to make it more hygienic, soft,skin-friendly and its colors fastness like our special feature of biotreatment with natural ingredients before the kalamkari process as well as after the finishing of the master craftsmanship. As a result, the cow milk smell has disappeared and articles become softer and acceptable. We use filtered water in washing and products are finished under the high temperature and pressure process of ironing. These proposed dupattas are of handwoven cotton and authentic natural colors Pen-Kalamkari. These can be paired with traditional as well as contemporary styles like tops, skirts, shirts, suits, and western dresses. It can cover or protect from free radicals present in the environment and the direct UV sun rays. Washcare :- As these are bio treated already so feel free wash in cold water or machine wash separately. Color Accuracy :- All photoshoot has been done under natural lights and minimal editing but may have some changes. Hence the product is handwoven, handcrafted, natural color fill-ups, so it may have some irregularities, but it enhances its beauty and authenticity. Your every purchase can help to the education or livelihood of the needy artisans and the women associated directly or indirectly. More Info :- Color :- Natural, Multi-Coloured Material :- Chanderi Craft :- Pen-Kalamkari Dimension :- Length : 2.5m, Width : 36inch
