Unnati Silks, has a fine collection of sarees, at affordable prices. With wide range of ethnic Indian Sarees and Salwar Kameez, dispatch is within 24 working hours of order, Free shipping and Cash on Delivery (COD) facility for Hyderabad, Metros and other Indian cities. Worldwide express shipping caters to USA,UK, Dubai, Oman, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Chicago, New Zealand and many other countries.

1. The Kalamkari Art Of Hand-painting Applied To The Saree
Accentuates Its Grace And Appeal
Kalamkari is an intricate process of hand-painting and block printing on the saree that significantly
raises the appeal of the fabric. An ethnic art from the State of Andhra Pradesh, India, it has been
tried successfully on different fabrics and styles, from other parts of the country as well, yielding
stupendous results.
Kalamkari, meaning craftsmanship through the use of a pen, is an ethnic art involving hand-painting
or block printing on Sarees. The Kalamkari was originally hand-painting on cotton fabrics to elevate
their looks. Today it loosely includes free hand-painting on any cotton fabric through the use of
vegetable dyes. Once, only cotton fabrics had kalamkari done on them. Today it includes silk, and
many other synthetic yarns too.
Two styles namely – the Machilipatnam style and the Srikalahasti style are still prevalent in Andhra
Pradesh, in places by these names.
Both styles of Kalamkari are distinctive and enjoy their own following. Kalamkari painting is an
arduous process of dyeing and hand printing. Several stages of washing and treatment to the
fabric prior to the painting and after it, is undergone before the final product is ready.
Srikalahasti Style, having royal patronage of Hindu kings and being associated with temples, was
influenced by Hindu scriptures and mythology. It mostly has subjects of Gods, temple hangings, epic
scenes and other religious themes, in its ‘Kalamkari’. Certain marked features of this style are
simplicity, good use of colour with some colours given prominence, sharpness in the depictions, and
the use of motifs.
The Kalamkari Art Of Hand-painting Applied To The Saree
Accentuates Its Grace And Appeal
Kalamkari is an intricate process of hand-painting and block printing on the saree that significantly
raises the appeal of the fabric. An ethnic art from the State of Andhra Pradesh, India, it has been
tried successfully on different fabrics and styles, from other parts of the country as well, yielding
stupendous results.
Kalamkari, meaning craftsmanship through the use of a pen, is an ethnic art involving hand-painting
or block printing on Sarees. The Kalamkari was originally hand-painting on cotton fabrics to elevate
their looks. Today it loosely includes free hand-painting on any cotton fabric through the use of
vegetable dyes. Once, only cotton fabrics had kalamkari done on them. Today it includes silk, and
many other synthetic yarns too.
Two styles namely – the Machilipatnam style and the Srikalahasti style are still prevalent in Andhra
Pradesh, in places by these names.
Both styles of Kalamkari are distinctive and enjoy their own following. Kalamkari painting is an
arduous process of dyeing and hand printing. Several stages of washing and treatment to the
fabric prior to the painting and after it, is undergone before the final product is ready.
Srikalahasti Style, having royal patronage of Hindu kings and being associated with temples, was
influenced by Hindu scriptures and mythology. It mostly has subjects of Gods, temple hangings, epic
scenes and other religious themes, in its ‘Kalamkari’. Certain marked features of this style are
simplicity, good use of colour with some colours given prominence, sharpness in the depictions, and
the use of motifs.
The Kalamkari Art Of Hand-painting Applied To The Saree
Accentuates Its Grace And Appeal
Kalamkari is an intricate process of hand-painting and block printing on the saree that significantly
raises the appeal of the fabric. An ethnic art from the State of Andhra Pradesh, India, it has been
tried successfully on different fabrics and styles, from other parts of the country as well, yielding
stupendous results.
Kalamkari, meaning craftsmanship through the use of a pen, is an ethnic art involving hand-painting
or block printing on Sarees. The Kalamkari was originally hand-painting on cotton fabrics to elevate
their looks. Today it loosely includes free hand-painting on any cotton fabric through the use of
vegetable dyes. Once, only cotton fabrics had kalamkari done on them. Today it includes silk, and
many other synthetic yarns too.
Two styles namely – the Machilipatnam style and the Srikalahasti style are still prevalent in Andhra
Pradesh, in places by these names.
Both styles of Kalamkari are distinctive and enjoy their own following. Kalamkari painting is an
arduous process of dyeing and hand printing. Several stages of washing and treatment to the
fabric prior to the painting and after it, is undergone before the final product is ready.
Srikalahasti Style, having royal patronage of Hindu kings and being associated with temples, was
influenced by Hindu scriptures and mythology. It mostly has subjects of Gods, temple hangings, epic
scenes and other religious themes, in its ‘Kalamkari’. Certain marked features of this style are
simplicity, good use of colour with some colours given prominence, sharpness in the depictions, and
the use of motifs.

2. The Machilipatnam style having Islamic influence
uses more of flora and fauna as themes in its work.
Natural dyes are employed for colours, in
Kalamkari, with cotton, silk, crepe, georgette being
the usual fabrics as canvas for this art. Myrobalan
along with buffalo milk is used for fixing of colour
reagents. Myrobalan is preferred for its high tannin
content which helps adhesion. For drawing the
contours and fine lines, the Kalam or pen is used.
Sometimes it is also for doing the coloured lines.
The pen could be a bamboo piece that would be
dipped in fermented jaggery.
Kalamkari is experimented as patch work on other
fabrics in various colour combinations. Motifs are
some of the popular subjects like trees, creepers,
flowers, leaves and birds.
Some Kalamkari creations, that have been introduced in the market, have been received
enthusiastically, encouraging more innovations to follow.
Fancy kalamkari prints on South Pure Cotton Sarees
offer a refreshing look and could be used for a variety of
occasions.
Employed on the Chanderi Silk Sarees, the Kalamkari
addition makes it look so grand, that it makes the Saree
apt for weddings, as bridal attire, corporate wear, as
also for Indian festivals like Sankranthi, Diwali, Dushera,
Pongal etc.
Designer embroidered Sico sarees having a Kalamkari
Patch border with an elegant pallu to match, are most
suitable for parties and functions.
Unnati silks, the largest ethnic online Indian shop
offers exquisite designer Kalamkari saris for online
sale. Our Online shopping store has the widest
range of rich Indian Sarees and Salwar kameez. At
Unnati Silks, you can buy unique, exclusive
collection at affordable price.
Unnati has a unique range of fusion salwar kameez
where trending designs, patterns and colors have been incorporated in traditional styles of
fabric manufacturers, and available in retail and wholesale.

3. You can purchase online at Unnati silks and
the products will be dispatched within 24
working hours of placing the order. We
have free shipping and Cash on Delivery
(COD) facility for Hyderabad, Mumbai,
Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Ernakulum,
Delhi, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Patna, Jaipur
and many other Indian cities.
We also do Worldwide express shipping to
countries like Australia, United States Of
America(USA), United Kingdom (UK),
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