{"product_id":"kal-kap-tir-psb-os-008","title":"Kalahasti Kalamkari - Blue with Gold","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Regal Celebration of Pallaki \u0026amp; Village Life in Srikalahasthi Kalamkari Kanjivaram Silk – Where art is not framed, it is draped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep into a vibrant world of traditional village life, festive processions, music, dance, and ceremonial celebration, where expressive figures, floral abundance, and an ornate ceremonial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallaki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e come together in a captivating Kalamkari tableau. This exquisite \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSrikalahasthi Kalamkari Kanjivaram silk saree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings alive the charm of a traditional village celebration through beautifully hand-drawn figures, musicians, dancers, floral motifs, and richly detailed architectural elements. The lively composition captures the movement and spirit of folk festivities, creating a scene that feels like a story unfolding across the drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe richly illustrated Kalamkari panel is beautifully framed by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epink geometric bands and magnificent antique-gold Kanjivaram borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, finished with a deep plum edging. The contrast between the vivid narrative artwork and the luxurious silk and zari borders creates a beautiful balance of folk storytelling, grandeur, colour, and traditional elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSILK MARK CERTIFIED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A vibrant sky-blue ground brings freshness and depth to the Kalamkari artwork, enriched with shades of coral, crimson, orange, yellow, turquoise, teal, emerald green, purple, pink, ivory, and black. The soft pink patterned bands provide a striking transition to the radiant antique-gold borders, accented with a rich plum edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSrikalahasti Kalamkari is a freehand, hand-painted textile art created using bamboo kalam and natural dyes. The fabric is treated with buffalo milk and myrobalan to prevent color bleeding, then the design is sketched by hand with charcoal and outlined using a natural iron-and-jaggery black dye. Artisans meticulously fill the motifs with natural colors such as madder red, pomegranate yellow, and indigo blue, using alum as a mordant to fix the dyes. Unlike block-printed Kalamkari, every element is drawn and painted by hand, making each piece a unique expression of traditional storytelling and craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanjivaram silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its luxurious texture, graceful drape, natural sheen, and rich woven zari work. The lustrous silk provides an elegant foundation for the vibrant Kalamkari storytelling while the ornate gold borders lend the saree its unmistakable regal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraft\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A magnificent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSrikalahasthi Kalamkari Kanjivaram silk saree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, bringing together the lively storytelling of village festivities and a ceremonial Pallaki procession with expressive hand-drawn figures, graceful dancers, musicians, abundant floral motifs, colourful folk details, geometric pink bands, and opulent antique-gold borders. A celebration of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efolk culture, festive pageantry, village life, storytelling, and the enduring artistry of Indian handloom and Kalamkari craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlouse\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An unstitched blouse piece in the same fabric as the saree is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artful Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ready to wear, with fall and pico neatly done. The pallu is completed with handmade silk tassels, adding a graceful final flourish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Store folded in a soft cotton or muslin cloth and recommended to refold every 3 months. Keep away from perfume, direct sunlight and moisture. Professional dry cleaning is recommended to preserve the richness of art and the silk. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Kalahasthi Kalamkari, art is not framed, it is draped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note on Handmade Beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo two hand-painted sarees are ever exactly alike. Subtle variations in colour, texture, embroidery, and finish are part of their charm, the quiet signature of the hands that created them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors and textures may also appear slightly different depending on lighting, photography, screen settings, and other viewing conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery motif tells a story. Every stitch carries the artisan’s touch. And when you drape it, that story becomes yours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-8e06fb44-7fff-74fd-9c37-a42abac67755\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taar","offers":[{"title":"Kalahasti Kalamkari \/ Handloom \/ Purple with Sky Blue","offer_id":52976283156765,"sku":"KAL-KAP-TIR-PSB-OS-008","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/6706\/6653\/files\/vera-SCLPLMR12227_Maroon_Arpita__Maroon_Pure_Cotton_Linen_Banarasi_Handloom_Saree1_2048x-2026-08-20T13-53-03.png?v=1789963922","url":"https:\/\/mytaar.com\/products\/kal-kap-tir-psb-os-008","provider":"Taar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}