Q. Consider the following statements regarding the traditional Kalamkari painting tradition:
1.It is a heritage form of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textiles produced in Andhra Pradesh using purely organic dyes.
2.Srikalahasti Kalamkari relies heavily on wood-block printing techniques to create geometric patterns under Persian artistic influence.
3.Machilipatnam Kalamkari is characterized by freehand drawings made with a bamboo stick pen, focusing on Hindu temple iconography.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Kalamkari is a widely celebrated textile art form from Andhra Pradesh. It uses natural dyes derived from roots, seeds, leaves, and minerals, processed through complex steps involving treatment with buffalo milk and astringents.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: This describes the Machilipatnam style. The Srikalahasti style is the one executed entirely by hand using a kalam (pen) to depict Hindu mythological narratives and deities.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: This describes the Srikalahasti style. The Machilipatnam style (or Pedana Kalamkari) utilizes hand-carved wooden blocks to stamp intricate floral and geometric layouts, which were historically influenced by Persian motifs due to the patronage of the Golconda Sultanate.
