Design Resource
Kalamkari Painting
The Art of Fabric Painting using Natural Links
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People and Place
Sri Ramachandraiah of Sri Kalahasti village is one of the master craftsmen who created Guinness record with his art. In Sri Kalahasti, the Kalamkari art is started during Sri Krishnadevaraya period. The rulers used this art to convey the message. Since the ancient period; the art has been practiced traditionally by the skilled craftsman maintaining their own distinct significance. There are nearly 150 craftsmen engaged in producing the Kalamkari products in Sri Kalahasti.
