Sanskriti Vintage Blogs

Kalamkari- Painting with pen

Kalamkari- Painting with pen

Meaning of ‘Kalamkari’   The word ‘Kalamkari’, which comes from the Persian language, consists of two distinct words, ‘kalam’, and ‘kari’. ‘Kalam’ is ‘pen’ and ‘kari’ denotes ‘work’; in essence,...

Kalamkari- Painting with pen

Meaning of ‘Kalamkari’   The word ‘Kalamkari’, which comes from the Persian language, consists of two distinct words, ‘kalam’, and ‘kari’. ‘Kalam’ is ‘pen’ and ‘kari’ denotes ‘work’; in essence,...

Patola Sarees – A Royal Habit from India

Patola Sarees – A Royal Habit from India

Meaning   ‘Patola’ is an offshoot form of the Sanskrit word ‘PATAKULLA’ and stands for quality and long-lasting nature.     History   ‘Patola’ handwoven sarees are produced from Patan...

Patola Sarees – A Royal Habit from India

Meaning   ‘Patola’ is an offshoot form of the Sanskrit word ‘PATAKULLA’ and stands for quality and long-lasting nature.     History   ‘Patola’ handwoven sarees are produced from Patan...

Brocade - The Conventional Indian Sari Interlacing Technique

Brocade - The Conventional Indian Sari Interlac...

Meaning:   This is a standard sari weaving method that is popular in the Banaras and Varanasi regions of Uttar Pradesh, India. The term ‘Brocade’ is a derivative of ‘Broccato’,...

Brocade - The Conventional Indian Sari Interlac...

Meaning:   This is a standard sari weaving method that is popular in the Banaras and Varanasi regions of Uttar Pradesh, India. The term ‘Brocade’ is a derivative of ‘Broccato’,...