UPSC Prelims 2015·GS1·art-and-culture·paintings

Kalamkari painting refers to

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  1. Aa hand-painted cotton textile in South IndiaCorrect
  2. Ba handmade drawing on bamboo handicrafts in North-East India
  3. Ca block-painted woollen cloth in Western Himalayan region of India
  4. Da hand-painted decorative silk cloth in North-Western India

Explanation

Kalamkari is a traditional Indian art form that involves hand-painting or block-printing on cotton fabric. The name 'Kalamkari' is derived from 'kalam' (pen) and 'kari' (craftsmanship), referring to the use of a pen for drawing outlines and filling in colors. This art form primarily flourishes in parts of South India, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana (e.g., Srikalahasti and Machilipatnam styles). The dyes used are natural, extracted from plants and minerals.
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