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Srikalahasti's Timeless Tradition: The Mighty Kalamkari
What Is Kalamkari, Really?
“Kalam” means pen. “Kari” means work.
Kalamkari is, quite literally, pen work — a form of Indian textile art where every...
Wrapped in Legacy: The Story of Paithani Silk Sarees
Some textiles feel like they’ve held time in their folds.
Paithani silk sarees are one of them.
Woven slowly, deliberately, and often in silence, these sarees aren’t just garments — they’re...
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Srikalahasti's Timeless Tradition: The Mighty Kalamkari
What Is Kalamkari, Really?
“Kalam” means pen. “Kari” means work.
Kalamkari is, quite literally, pen work — a form of Indian textile art where every...
Wrapped in Legacy: The Story of Paithani Silk Sarees
Some textiles feel like they’ve held time in their folds.
Paithani silk sarees are one of them.
Woven slowly, deliberately, and often in silence, these sarees aren’t just garments — they’re...