Q. Kalamkari Art Form, recently seen in news, is mainly practised in which state?
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh
Notes: Kalamkari art, a once-flourishing hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile tradition, now struggles due to power looms and rising raw material costs. Practiced in Andhra Pradesh, Kalamkari originated in the Tilang region (now Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) during the 16-17th century under the Qutb Shahis of Golconda. The term "Kalamkari" combines "Kalam" (pen) and "Kari" (craftsmanship). It features two distinct styles: Srikalahasti and Pedana.