One of the most ancient arts in INDIA originated about 3000 years ago is KALAMKARI.

The word kalamkari is derived from the words kalam and Kari. Kalam means pen with which the drawings are drawn, and Kari means craftsmanship.

The kalamkari artists make use of special pens which are particularly crafted for this purpose from the bamboo tree.

Paintings created with the help of a free-flowing pen, Srikalahasti Kalamkari is a distinctive art in India. This art is a twelve-step process done on cotton or silk fabric using natural dyes. From the first representation of Kalamkari art as religious painting, depicting Indian gods and goddesses to the process of gaining recognition till today, this art has come a long way.

LEARN THE TRADITIONAL KALAMKARI

THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES THE COMPLETE PROCESS FROM FABRIC PREPARATION TO DYEING AND FINISHING OF THE FABRIC.

*Pre-Registration is Mandatory.

The workshop will be conducted in Hindi.

What Do You Learn

Day 1

Session 1

Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Topics to be covered:

Basics of the Art form on paper.

Learn how to use the Kalam

Practice the basic forms on fabric using kalam.

Introduction to the natural dyes.

Tracing of final Artwork on the treated (mordanted) fabric.

Making of Red Colour.

Day 1

Session 2

Time: 03:30 pm - 06:30 pm

Topics to be covered:

Inking of the final piece using Kalam with Black Ink

Application of Color Red.

Theory - Making of Black Ink, Indigo, and Yellow.

Demonstration of boiling and washing treatment for red (to be done for homework).

Day 2

Time: 11:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Topics to be covered:

Milk Treatment of the fabric for Blue and Yellow.

Drawing Practice of Mudras.

Demonstration of how to make a Kalam

Applying Color Blue and Yellow.

Demonstration of Pre Treatment of Fabric.

Demonstration of washing of fabric for all colours.

Material Kit Includes:

Fabric: 1 Small( for sample)

1 Big (Final piece)

Kalam: 1 Drawing

1 Painting

Harda seed powder(sample)

Colours :

-Indigo (blue colour)

-Harda flower (yellow colour)

-Alizarin (red colour)

Kasim Kaaram (black ink )

Reference

Black pen

Pencil

Pins

Gloves