Kalamkari flowers drawn like a child drew it with her wooden pen. Learning imperfection.
The patches of squares, like blocks of Lego placed on top of each other. Learning precision.
This comes together with that. That comes together with this. Everything possible.
A play date today with my inner child. I revel in my mischievous streak.
Buyer Empowerments
Intrinsic Value
Diverse usage of traditional Kalamkari
Creative
Aspect
One of a kind wearable textile bringing together print, patchwork and Kalamkari in a light-hearted interpretation.
Helf-Feel
Light
Weather/
Mood
Pleasant- perfect for summers
Longevity
Not fragile
Care
Dry Clean only; Needs “Airing” in shadow, not direct sun
State
Ready to wear
Soul
Some Kalamkari dyed sources are natural. Few fabrics hand woven with mill spun mercerised cotton yarn- Azo-free dyeing. Other sourced fabrics, soul of yarn unknown.
Concerns
Addressed
Slow production. Fabric scrap Up-cycling to reduce textile waste
Drape
Casual, fun, modern
Kalamkari by Subbarao, SriKalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh. Patchwork management by Madhu Mittal, Punjab. Stitched by Gurmel Singh, Jalalabad, Punjab. Beadwork by Param, Bathinda, Punjab.
Disclaimer: Imperfections in the weaves reflect handmade Irregularity in the dyes reflect natural process Innocent spots in the textiles reflect being homemade A work of nature cannot be sterile and error-free A choice to still buy what we make is a step Towards supporting original culture Of people Of nature Of craft