Karigar

 
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Kalamkari

Kalamkari – an Indian art form that goes back 3,000 years – refers to an ancient textile printing process that includes both free-hand drawings and hand-blocked designs.

 
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Ajrakh

Ajrakh, from the arabic word for blue (azraq), is a textile known for its hand-blocked geometric patterns and vibrant red and indigo dyes.

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Muslim Jamdani

Famously light-weight and fine, jamdani muslin is known for its delicate, yet intricate brocade designs.

 

Kantha

Produced by the rural women of West Bengal, Orissa and Bangladesh, kantha is both an artistic expression and a sensible innovation.