Dating back over 3,000 years, Kalamkari evolved as a temple storytelling art painted by hand to depict epics and folklore.

Fascinatingly, each piece undergoes up to 23 labor-intensive steps using natural dyes and vegetable mordants.The craft creates hand-painted or block-printed textiles featuring mythological and floral narratives.It is valued for intricate freehand detailing, eco-friendly processes, and rich cultural storytelling.