Kalamkari painting refers to
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A.
a hand-painted cotton textile in South India
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B.
a handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
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C.
a block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of Inndia
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D.
a hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India
Correct Answer:
A. a hand-painted cotton textile in South India
Explanation:
Kalamkari painting refers to
(a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India.
Kalamkari is an ancient traditional art form of hand-painting or block-printing on cotton fabric, primarily practiced in Andhra Pradesh and parts of Tamil Nadu.
The word "Kalamkari" comes from "kalam" meaning pen and "kari" meaning craftsmanship, referring to the hand-drawn or block-printed artwork using natural dyes.
It depicts mythological stories, religious motifs, and floral designs and is produced with intricate and laborious processes, often in the towns of Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam.
Therefore, the correct answer is (a) a hand-painted cotton textile in South India.
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