Designs from Indian Textiles (Chintz- Kalamkari)

A collection of exclusive and exquisite hand drawn designs from the world renowned Indian Textile Art forms, this one dedicated to ‘Kalamkari’ which was famous as Chintz in Europe in the 17th and 18th Century. Indian Textiles have been famous the world over since ancient times owing to their superior quality of fabric, magnificence of colors, rhythmic patterns and beautiful motifs which were not only demanded but also copied. The beauty and uniqueness of the traditional Indian patterns and motifs has been portrayed through this collection of designs that have taken inspiration from world renowned Indian textile art forms. The designs in this book are a contemporary representation of the art form without losing their originality and uniqueness. Separate pages have been provided with detailed outlines for the reader to apply his or her own color arrangement along with contemporary color variations and ideas for design applications. This book will serve as a valuable handbook for textile designers, students, artists, visualizers and craftsmen. Besides the designs can find their use across a wide spectrum of applications such as wall papers, decorative materials, murals, wall art and any and every sphere where design can be applied.