Kalamkari and Traditional Design Heritage of India

The art of Kalamkari painting is one of the oldest among the traditional arts of India. Drawing upon a repertoire of well-loved epics, Kalamkari is full with richness of colour, simplicity of narrative and precision of detail in its presentation, that remains unparalleled by other art forms of this genre. Written in lucid style, the book not only explores the origin of the beautiful craft and other traditional design forms but also documents their evolution as well as carves a roadmap for the future.