Maroon Cotton Kalamkari Samvrti Salwar

Kalamkari print enriches this full-length cotton salwar, tailored in a relaxed profile with a drawstring and half-elasticated waistband. The soft taper and roomy pleats add to its everyday appeal. Designed for comfort and tradition in equal parts. Style with solid kurtas and leather mojaris for workdays or dress down with a short tunic and jute accessories for a laid-back, crafted ensemble.

Craft Details

Kalam' meaning pen and 'kari' meaning art, Kalamkari literally translates to 'pen craft' created using natural pens such as bamboo. The motifs that adorn the fabric focus on flora, fauna and human forms. This art form is practised in the Sri Kalahasti district of Andhra Pradesh. Another form of Kalamkari coming from the coastal town of Machiliptanam in Andhra Pradesh mostly uses hand blocks for printing.