Kalamkari

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:art
Textile art
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Andhra_Pradesh
gptkb:Telangana
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Depicts epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata
Used in religious rituals
gptkbp:etymology Derived from Persian words 'kalam' (pen) and 'kari' (craftsmanship)
gptkbp:exportedTo gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Middle_East
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:famousFor Dress materials
Sarees
Wall hangings
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Vijayanagara_Empire
gptkb:Mughal_era
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kalamkari
gptkbp:material Natural dyes
Cotton fabric
gptkbp:motif gptkb:deity
Geometric designs
Animal figures
Floral patterns
gptkbp:notableFor gptkb:Machilipatnam_style
gptkb:Srikalahasti_style
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:India
gptkbp:processor Involves 23 steps
Washing, bleaching, softening, drying, drawing, dyeing, washing, and finishing
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Geographical_Indication_(GI)_in_India
gptkbp:subject Mythological stories
Religious themes
gptkbp:technique Block-printing
Hand-painting
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite No
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
Home decor
Narrative scrolls
Temple hangings
gptkbp:uses Bamboo pen
Natural brushes
gptkbp:usesDye gptkb:milk
gptkb:Madder
gptkb:Alum
gptkb:Iron_acetate
gptkb:Myrobalan
gptkb:Pomegranate_peel
Indigo
Cow dung
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:silk
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4