Kalamkari painting refers to: (2015)
✓ Correct answer: a) A hand-painted cotton textile in South India
ExplanationAns: A Exp: Indian folk paintings are traditional art forms rooted in local culture, depicting daily life, nature, and religious themes using vibrant colors and symbolic motifs.Examples include Madhubani from Bihar, known for its intricate patterns and mythological themes, Warli art from Maharashtra, which features tribal life and nature, and Pattachitra from Odisha.Option (a) is correct: Kalamkari cotton textile is made in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and is either hand-painted or block- printed.The kalam (pen) is used for freehand drawing of the subject and filling in the colors is entirely done by hand.Kalamkari was first used to depict scenes from sacred texts such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Bhagavatam.It is practiced in two distinct styles: Srikalahasti (freehand drawing) and Machilipatnam (block-printing).The Srikalahasti style is more intricate and involves hand-painting while the Machilipatnam style uses wooden blocks for printing.Artists use natural dyes derived from plants, minerals, and other organic sources.The process involves multiple steps including dyeing, washing, and painting.
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