USEFUL TO FASHION DESIGN STUDENTS

1. SARI-BLOUSE DESIGNS.
(KALAMKARI PRINTS)
Compiled by
R.S.BALAKUMAR
Associate professor
HITS/PADUR/CHENNAI

2. • The aesthetic kalamkari prints needs no introduction. Kalamkari
is a type of hand painted or block printed textile used earlier to
depict mythological figures, deities, scenes from epics etc.
• Kalamkari painting has its origin from Andhra Pradesh during
the Moguls period itself and has been successfully revived
every year to keep up with contemporary fashion.
• Well, earlier kalamkari work is widely embraced in clothing
which is used for curtains and pillows for an artistic feel.
However, owing to its incredible beauty, now these classic prints
are being used on bags, clutches, dresses, dupattas etc..

3. • Kalamkari Blouse with Cotton Saree
• Cotton saree of any color can be literally elevated to look cool
by pairing them with kalamkari prints. For an eviable saree
style, go for light color sarees.
• For example parrot green, baby pink, yellow, orange work
wonders with a deep red kalamkari blouse. Bright pink goes
well with blue toned blouse. Black and grey hues go well with
red sarees.

4. • Kalamkari Blouse with Georgette/Chiffon Sarees
• Kalamkari prints can even be a fun to pair with your plain
georgette and chiffon sarees. You need to pick the right saree
color to go with your kalamkari prints.
• Generally kalamkari details will be on the natural non-synthetic
colors, so pairing them with earthy hues can be an ideal choice.

28. •THANKING YOU.