Kalamkari, a hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, derives its name from 'kalam' meaning _____.
- Pen
- Cloth
- Dye
- Pattern
Answer: Pen
Kalamkari comes from 'kalam' (pen) and 'kari' (craftsmanship). Two styles: Srikalahasti (freehand pen painting) and Machilipatnam (block printing). Uses natural dyes; themes from epics and folklore.