Q. With reference to Karuppur Kalamkari paintings, consider the following statements:
1. The paintings are famous in Sothern Karnataka.
2. The paintings are done on pure cotton cloth and are predominantly used in temples.
3. The paintings evolved under the patronage of Chola rulers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Karuppur kalamkari paintings and the Kallakurichi wood carvings have received geographical indication (GI) tags.
Statement 1 is incorrect: Karuppur Kalamkari paintings are done in Karuppur and its surrounding villages in Tamil Nadu.
Statement 2 is correct: The paintings are done on pure cotton cloth and are predominantly used in temples for umbrella covers, cylindrical hangings, chariot covers and asmanagiri (false ceiling cloth pieces).
Statement 3 is incorrect: The documentary evidence has shown that kalamkari paintings evolved under the patronage of Nayaka rulers in the early 17th century.
Source: Karuppur kalamkari paintings, Kallakurichi wood carvings get geographical indication (GI) tags
