Kalamkari:
The word Kalamkari is derived from a Persian word where 'kalam' means pen and 'kari' refers to craftsmanship. Initially Kalamkari fabrics were hand painted but today wooden carved blocks are used. Kalamkari textiles were a prized trading commodity throughout Asia and Europe for hundreds of years. This traditional art has survived among dedicated artisans in southern India who follow the age–old techniques and natural dye recipes of this painstaking process. The process can involve 23 steps each requiring precision and an eye for detailing.
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Customer Reviews
Cotton & Comfort
Jun 29, 2022 | By Denise Thompson-Slaughter
I love this cotton shirt-dress. It's longer than many, so you can wear it alone, with leggings, or, as I did last night, with wide-leg slacks. Very East Indian. I love the understated print. I was a little worried about washing it, so I threw a handful of salt in the first time to make sure the dye was set, and it turned out fine. I hung it on a hanger to dry and, to my surprise, it didn't need any ironing at all. I wish Marketplace of India would offer its Western customers more of such authentic Indian styles instead of many of the things in the catalog that look like they were designed to suit Western tastes, but in fact, given the organic fabrics, are not nearly as graceful and flattering as authentic Indian looks are.
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KAMYA Shirt Dress
Jul 18, 2022 | By Jana
Just am loving my new Kamyuy Shirt Dress. I love all of the clothing that I buy from MARKETPLACE!!!
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Great!
Sep 1, 2022 | By Sandra Golbert
Great company for clothing that is different. Although, I prefer a regular hemline rather than a shirtail.
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gorgeous shirt dress
Oct 25, 2022 | By bee
this is another beautiful kalamkari print with wonderful hand embroidery on the color. it is long on me as i am 5'3" but is a versatile piece with multiple uses. i will enjoy this dress just as much as my many other marketplace items
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