KALAMKARI PAINTINGS (ANDHRA PRADESH)
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Kalamkari (lit. pen-work) is primarily used for the temple
festivals or as wall hangings.
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stories from the epics Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas are
painted as continuous narratives
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relevant Telugu verses explaining the theme are also carried below
the artwork.
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colors are obtained from vegetable and mineral sources.
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gods are painted blue,
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the demons and evil characters in red and green.
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Yellow is used for female figures and ornaments.
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Red is mostly used as a background.
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