The literal meaning of 'Kalmari' is paintings made with a pen. This art was passed on from generation to generation and got richer and richer. This painting is done in Andhra Pradesh. In this art style, paintings are made on clothes by hand or in blocks with the colors of vegetables. Only botanical colors are used in Kalamkari work. A small place 'Srikalahasti' is a popular center of Kalamkari painting. This work is also seen in Masolipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. Under this art, the inner parts of the temples are decorated with painted textiles.
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