A tiny town known for the exquisite Kalamkari style of textile printing - which earned it a GI tag - may be losing its sheen, thanks to a spurt in the use of modern and chemical methods that threaten ...

A wintry day spent by the sacred river Krishna in 2014 stole the heart of a French woman artist, Catherine C. Baillaud, who has portrayed her memorable experience on fabric in the Srikalahasti style ...

Vijayawada: Kuchipudi, the ancient traditional dance form that originated from Andhra Pradesh, has now got a makeover with the Kalamkari fabric. Traditionally, Kuchipudi dancers wear silk saris, but ...

To keep up with growing demands and reduce production costs and time, many villagers have started using chemical dyes and the screen printing method to produce the famed textile style. The modern ...

HYDERABAD: While Kalamkari, which literally translates to craftsmanship, found its voice through the retelling of Hindu mythology, this art form is mentioned in ancient Hindu, Buddhist and Jain ...

VIJAYAWADA: As many as 80 artisans belonging to Srikalahasti and Pedana style of Kalamkari will display their works at a Kalamkari Festival to be organised by The National Museum of Mankind - Indira ...

The water crisis in the Krishna River takes a heavy toll on the Machilipatnam Kalamkari craft made at Pedana in Krishna district during the summers in the last few years. The craftsmen depend on the ...

The streets are narrow and empty. Most homes appear shut, except a few where you find weavers and artisans working meticulously, stealing an occasional glance at passersby. Pedana, a village in Andhra ...