In earlier times where, folk singers used to travel from one village to another narrating stories of Ramayana, Mahabharata to the village people. In course of time narrating stories slowly transformed into painting, giving way to a new art form called Kalamkari. This ancient style of hand painting on textiles using a kalamkari pen is primarily done in Srikalahasti and has come a long way. Different motifs like flowers, peacock, and paisleys were usually done on kalamkari sarees. Basic…
