Tarang brings forth an exquisite collection of kalamkari handicrafts which are known for their elegance and richness of colours. kalamkari was originally known as vratha pani, vratha in telugu means writing or drawing and pani means hand so it means hand drawn. kalamkari is an ancient art work originated in machilipatnam, Andhra pradesh.
The tradition of Kalamkari is very old. Even the ancient buddhist chaitya virahas were decorated with kalamkari cloth. The great Alexander is also supposed to have acquired this kalamakari cloth.
To captivate the aesthetics of modern civilization various designs and techniques are perfected over centuries by the skilled artists. These kalamkari handicrafts at Tarang are inspiring and promise a treat to your eyes.
The array of Kalamkari handicrafts at Tarang are the vivid display of masterpieces that are deftly crafted by traditional adroitness and finesse, Kalamkari was profusely used for the purpose of decorative items. The other aspect of Kalamkari is an art that involves hand block printing apart from painting. The highly skilled artists put in lot of dedication to render a superb quality of Kalamkari handicrafts.
The process of Kalamkari handicrafts involves a lot of patience and skill of the craftsmen. The cloth generally used is mill made cotton. Black outline is printed using a solution made with rusting iron soaked in sugar water for several weeks.
Only natural vegetable dyes are used to bring out the most exquisite and intricate traditional designs on Kalamkari handicrafts. The final effect comes with repeating the process of colouring. The kalamkari handicrats at Tarang are ideal if you wish to impart your living spaces with a exclusive feel of elegance.
