art_culture medium Fill in the Blank

Kalamkari, a hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, derives its name from 'kalam' meaning _____.

  1. Pen
  2. Cloth
  3. Dye
  4. Pattern

Answer: Pen

Kalamkari comes from 'kalam' (pen) and 'kari' (craftsmanship). Two styles: Srikalahasti (freehand pen painting) and Machilipatnam (block printing). Uses natural dyes; themes from epics and folklore.

Topic Handicrafts - Kalamkari
Exam Relevance SSC, Banking, Railway
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