Taavi

Special Technique/Craft:Kalamkari is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile, wherein motifs are inspired by the folklore and are hand-painted using the tool of kalam directly onto the fabric. The process involves washing, rinsing, soaking and bleaching the fabric and applying mordants and dyes using natural substances like indigo (blue), madder (red), mango bark (yellow) and palm sugar (black). Painting on the fabric is done with a kalam, charcoal and myrobalan paste.Design:Beige printed Kurta with TrousersRegion: Andhra Pradesh and Madhya PradeshKurta design: Ethnic motifs printedA-line shapeRegular styleMandarin collar, long roll-up sleeves2 pocketsAbove knee length with straight hemPure cotton machine weave fabricCraft: KalamkariTrousers design: Striped TrousersPartially elasticated waistbandButton closureDisclaimer:This is a handcrafted kurta is prone to colour bleeding due to the use of natural dyes The print on the garment might be uneven owing to the handcrafted nature of the product, adding essence to the garment.Taavi uses sustainable thread for the manufacturing of its garments.