{"product_id":"bangalore-silk-kalamkari-hand-painted-dupatta-peacock-lotus-ivory-and-black","title":"Bangalore Silk Kalamkari Hand-Painted Dupatta - Peacock \u0026 Lotus, Ivory and Black","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA hand-painted Kalamkari dupatta on soft Bangalore silk, in the traditional ivory-and-black palette the craft is best known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe pallu holds an elaborate composition - two feminine figures resting within the sweeping curve of a peacock, surrounded by densely worked paisleys, lotus blooms, and swirling vines. A wide black border runs along the lower edge, filled with cream lotuses and a procession of elephants and deer. Fine gold zari lines run through the body, and a dark brown-and-gold woven selvedge frames both lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEvery motif is drawn freehand with a kalam, the bamboo pen that gives the craft its name, then treated with natural mordants and washed. Because of this, slight irregularities in line, tone, and motif placement are natural and are the signature of genuine handwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLight enough for everyday wear, formal enough for a wedding or festive afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric: Bangalore silk with gold zari stripes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft: Hand-painted Kalamkari, Andhra Pradesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Ivory \/ natural cream with black artwork; brown-gold zari border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 2.5 m approx.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Tasselled ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Dupatta only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry clean recommended for the first wash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThereafter, hand wash separately in cold water with a mild liquid detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not soak, wring, bleach, or brush the painted areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry flat or line dry in shade - direct sunlight will fade the natural dyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron on low heat on the reverse side, with a cotton cloth over the painted portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore folded in a muslin or cotton bag, away from damp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Maadri.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44613282136167,"sku":null,"price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/9698\/1351\/files\/kalamkari1_8cf6c7f7-897c-4292-819a-1558df3fcf9a.png?v=1789383905","url":"https:\/\/www.maadri.in\/products\/bangalore-silk-kalamkari-hand-painted-dupatta-peacock-lotus-ivory-and-black","provider":"Maadri.in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}