QUESTION

Medium

Art & Culture

Prelims 2015

Kalamkari painting refers to -

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Explanation

Kalamkari painting refers to a specific type of hand-painted or block-printed textile art originating from the South Indian states, mainly Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Here's a breakdown of its key characteristics

Kalamkari paintings often depict mythological stories, scenes from nature, and religious figures. Floral and geometric patterns are also common.

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