Proudly presenting Dwaraka Plus x iTokri Products for the revival of dying hand-painted art form. Dwaraka Plus motivated skilled women to come forward and empower them with many livelihood programs. Their artisans have expertise in ancient traditional Kalamkari handicrafts. Dwaraka Plus has successfully skilled over 500 hundred artists wherein 108 of them have now become the core of art society today. You can shop quite affordable bags, home, interior decor, bags, boxes, etc with graceful handpainted Kalamkari Art. Basically, Dwaraka Plus can be recognized as a symbol of Authencity and timelessness and iTokri is thrilled to have them as our partner.
Kalamkari is one of India’s oldest forms of art. It is ingrained in the Indian culture and heritage, among many other art forms. First, let’s discuss the meaning of Kalamkari. The literal translation of ‘kalam’ is a pen, and that of ‘Kari’ is art. A kalamkari is an art form that i...
Kalamkari is one of India’s oldest forms of art. It is ingrained in the Indian culture and heritage, among many other art forms. First, let’s discuss the meaning of Kalamkari. The literal translation of ‘kalam’ is a pen, and that of ‘Kari’ is art. A kalamkari is an art form that involves hand printing or block-printing on pieces of fabrics like cotton. One of the best features about Kalamkari is that it is a sustainable practice as it employs natural or vegetable dyes.
The central hub of the Kalamkari industry in Andhra Pradesh, especially in the Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam regions and a few other smaller regions in this state. Kalamkari started as an occupation for the rural women of Andhra Pradesh and later passed on to further generations. At present, Kalamkari is not only in demand in the whole country but internationally as well.
iTokri brings to you the best collection of Kalamkari products by Dwaraka Plus that you will fall in love with!
iTokri whole-heartedly supports such organizations as Dwaraka Plus as they source their products from rural artisans and help them make a living for themselves. This is great for the economy and the environment as all of these products are entirely sustainable, thus reducing your carbon footprint while getting quality products.
Ans. Of course, this would make for a vast list, but some handmade items in high demand are soaps, t-shirts and printed merchandise, jewellery, sweets, candles, handicrafts etc.
Ans. Dwaraka Plus celebrates the artisans who practise the intricate art of Kalamkari and upholds these artisans by sourcing their products and helping them build a livelihood.
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