Kalamkari designs, motifs and painting forms have emerged from inspirations from palaces, monuments and temples found in India, along with designs of wildlife. Kalamkari handmade painting are done on various fabrics like Pure Cotton, Pure Silk, Chiffon, georgette and chanderi. Pure cotton and chanderi is are the most popular fabrics used in Srikalahasti because of its unique quality making it easier for the kalamkari artist to draw and paint. It is available in Chennai, Bangalore and Maharashtra
![Kalamkari [Lord Shiva] by Mathangi Vedagiri, via Flickr Hindu Art, Indian Gods](https://i.pinimg.com/236x/c4/3c/99/c43c9947638fb7a5abe72b7faa5dc87c--shiva-shakti-indian-paintings.jpg)
