This document compares the traditional art forms of Kalamkari and Pattachitra. Kalamkari originated in Andhra Pradesh and uses vegetable dyes and mineral colors in depictions of Hindu mythology. Pattachitra hails from Odisha and uses natural colors in scroll paintings influenced by Jagannath. The key differences are that Kalamkari has changed over time while Pattachitra has remained traditional, Kalamkari is limited to South India while Pattachitra is found across India, and Kalamkari features epics while Pattachitra focuses on Bhakti themes like Jagannath.

1. SOBAN SINGH JEENA CAMPUS ,ALMORA
FACULTY OF VISUAL
ARTS.

2. Submitted To: Dr. Sanjeev Arya.
Submitted By: Archit Tandon
TOPIC:
KALAMLARI &
PATTACHITRA
(DIFFERENCE)

3. KALAMKARI
• Traditional textile decoration technique of
Andhra Pradesh.
• Origin from Persian word Qalam (pen) &
Kari (craftsmanship).
• Mainly of Two forms – 1: Masulipattam and 2:
Shrikalahasti.
• Vegetable Dyes and Mineral Colors for Color
Drawing.
• Based on Hindu Mythological Themes from
Epics – Ramayana etc.
• Influence of Golconda, Mughals, Vijaynagar.
• GI (Geographical Indication) tag issued in
2012, but Failed.

5. PROCESS OF KALAMKARI.
Process of KALAMKARI includes 23 steps- some are as follows,
1) Grey Cloth Cutting (Gaadha)
2) Cow Dung Treatment for Natural Bleaching.
3) Myrabalm Process.
4) Printing Process.
5) Washing.
6) Boiling
7) Starch Applying.

6. PATTACHITRA.
• Traditional Art form of Orissa & West
Bengal,over1000yrs old.
• Cloth based Scroll Painting and Natural
Colors are used.
• Pencil or Charcoal are NOT used.
• Famous places-
Odisha,Puri,Raghurajpur
• Given GI Tag in 2008.
• Influenced by Jagannath & Vaishnava
Cult.
• Palm leaves are used for painting-
Talapattachitra

8. PROCESS OF PATTACHITRA.
1) Processing of Canvas.
2) Making of Color.(ancient & traditional methods)
3) Colors mixed in Dry Coconut Shells.
4) Drawing of the Borders.
5) Outlining the figures.
6) Coloring the figures.
7) Outlining with Black color.

9. DIFFERENCE: KALAMKARI &
PATTACHITRA.
• Technique:
• Pattachitra art has continued in its traditional way till today,But
Kalamkari art has changed by the passae of time.
• Geographical influence:
• Kalamkari art has remained in its own limited geographical
location whereas Pattachitra has been followed in various parts
of country.
• Themes: Kalamkari art is based on the mythlogical epics like
Ramayana, Gita, Mahabharta. Whereas, Pattachitra is based
on Bhakti moments and subjects like Jagannath & Vaishnava.