SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Under medieval Islamic rule, the term Kalamkari was derived from the words “kalam", which means “pen” in Persian, and “kari", which means craftmanship in Persian. This term became popular under the patronage of the Golconda sultanate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Deriving its name from the word ‘kalam, ‘ which means pen, ‘Kalamkari’ refers to a particular, intricate style of hand-painting onto cloth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Kalamkari pen is made out of bamboo reed, sharpened at one end and a cloth rolled on the stick in a particular pattern and a thread is tied around the cotton cloth to secure the cloth at the required place. Cotton cloth acts as filler when dipped in dye and then used on to the fabric.