Srikalahasti Kalamkari

Srikalahasti Kalamkari
Geographical indication
A Kalamkari artist creating his handicraft
DescriptionDyed hand-painting on a fabric is a unique Srikalahasti style of Kalamkari work
TypeHandicraft
AreaSrikalahasti, Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh
CountryIndia
Material

Srikalahasti Kalamkari is a style of Kalamkari work which involves dyed hand-painting of a fabric. It is produced in Srikalahasti of Tirupati district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.[1] It was registered as one of the geographical indication from Andhra Pradesh, under handicraft goods by Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.[2] GI Application for Srikalahasti Kalamkari was filed by Kalamkari Artisans Revival and Upsurge for National Acclaim (KARUNA).[3]

  1. ^ "Geographical Indication". The Hans India. 23 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. ^ "Registration Details of Geographical Indications" (PDF). Intellectual Property India, Government of India. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Application Details of Srikalahasti Kalamkari". Intellectual Property India , Government of India. Retrieved 4 March 2019.