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The primeval Indian art of organic fabric painting - kalamkari painting

The most basic expression of visual art and design is what Kalamkari art represent. Indian artists have developed different skills of techniques on the wide surface range like metal, glass, terracotta trees, and almost in all possible medium and what do we say about textile, It is considered as abundantly used canvas. “Kalam” refers to the pen used in painting whereas “kari” Means craftsmanship involved. Artist have developed from their ancient art of painting to the most trendy fashion. History   Centuries long ago,  folk artist use to be banjaras like who wander one place to other. They primly narrate stories of Hindu mythology in the villages.   But with passage of time story tales converted into canvas painting and that’s how kalamkari art born. The amazing art is dates back to more than 3000 B.C. The fabric painted with kalamkari have been trace at the site of Mohanjo-daro. The art was in it’s pick during the mughal era...