{"title":"Kalamkari Dupattas","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted Kalamkari Dupattas — Cotton, Block-Printed, Naturally Dyed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kalamkari dupatta carries one of India's oldest textile traditions — the floral and paisley vocabulary of Machilipatnam in coastal Andhra Pradesh, pressed onto cotton with hand-carved wooden blocks and coloured with natural dyes. Each dupatta in this collection is block-printed by artisans, so no two drapes are ever perfectly identical, and the earthy tones deepen gracefully with every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and breathable, a cotton Kalamkari dupatta is the easiest way to lift a plain outfit. Drape it over a solid kurta or suit, a plain dress, or a half-saree and lehenga to let the motifs do the talking. We currently stock these hand block-printed cotton dupattas in black, green, orange and pink — everyday-friendly, ethically made, and shipped across India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKalamkari Dupatta — Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Kalamkari dupatta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Kalamkari dupatta is a stole made in the Kalamkari tradition of Andhra Pradesh, where floral, paisley and mythological motifs are applied to fabric using either hand-carved wooden blocks (block-print) or a bamboo pen (the \"pen kalamkari\" hand-painted style), and set with natural, plant-based dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these dupattas hand block-printed or hand-painted (pen kalamkari)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dupattas in this collection are hand block-printed on cotton — artisans press the design by hand using carved wooden blocks. This is different from \"pen kalamkari,\" where each motif is drawn freehand with a bamboo pen. Block-printing gives crisp, repeatable patterns at a more accessible price, while keeping every piece handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the Kalamkari dupattas cotton or silk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOurs are pure cotton — soft, breathable and ideal for daily and everyday wear in Indian weather. Silk Kalamkari dupattas exist too, but this collection focuses on lightweight cotton drapes that are easy to layer and care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I pair a Kalamkari dupatta with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's most striking over solid, plain outfits that let the motifs stand out — a plain kurta or salwar suit, a straight dress, or a half-saree and lehenga. Because the base is cotton and the palette is earthy, it pairs beautifully with both handloom and contemporary fusion wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colours are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently stock Kalamkari dupattas in black, green, orange and pink, each with traditional floral block-printed motifs. Availability changes as artisans complete new batches, so the live collection above shows what's in stock right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I care for a Kalamkari dupatta?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the colours come from natural dyes, we recommend a gentle cold hand-wash separately for the first few washes, mild detergent, no harsh bleaching, and drying in shade to keep the tones rich. A little softening and mellowing of colour over time is natural and part of the handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these authentic, artisan-made Kalamkari dupattas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — each dupatta is hand block-printed by artisan clusters in the Machilipatnam Kalamkari tradition using natural dyes, sourced through My Ehaat's fair, artisan-first supply chain. Slight irregularities in print and colour are marks of a genuine handmade product, not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cotton-kalamkari-dupatta","title":"Cotton Kalamkari Dupatta","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand block-printed in the Kalamkari tradition of coastal Andhra Pradesh, this cotton dupatta carries a deep black ground worked with a fine floral jaal in ochre and olive. Each motif is stamped by hand from carved wooden blocks, then set with plant-based dyes, so the colours read earthy rather than electric. Black flatters almost any palette. The length drapes easily over a solid kurta or a saree, and the print is detailed enough to carry a plain outfit on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vmm","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42558077567038,"sku":"VMM-KDU-01","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8894\/4190\/files\/Cotton_Kalamkari_Dupatta_ANDHRA_PRADESH_VMM-KDU-01_my_ehaat_hcl_foundation_featured_image.webp?v=1773501593"},{"product_id":"black-kalamkari-dupatta","title":"Black Kalamkari Dupatta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis black Kalamkari dupatta is block-printed on cotton by the Studio Moya cluster in Andhra Pradesh, using hand-carved wooden blocks and natural dyes. The black ground comes from kasimi, a fermented iron mordant that reacts with the myrobalan already in the cloth to produce a depth of colour no synthetic ink can replicate. Floral and geometric motifs in rust, cream, and ochre emerge through successive rounds of printing, washing, and sun-setting. Machilipatnam Kalamkari holds a Geographical Indication tag (registered 2008, ipindia.gov.in\/gi).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Moya","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42558085464126,"sku":"SM-KDU-BK-01","price":4558.8,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8894\/4190\/files\/Black_Kalamkari_Dupatta_ANDHRA_PRADESH_SM-KDU-BK-01_my_ehaat_hcl_foundation_2.webp?v=1776768549"},{"product_id":"green-kalamkari-dupatta","title":"Green Kalamkari Dupatta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis green Kalamkari dupatta is block-printed on cotton using natural dyes, sourced from the Studio Moya cluster in Andhra Pradesh. The motifs, florals and paisleys in iron-black and rust on a green ground, are pressed by hand with carved wooden blocks in the Machilipatnam tradition. Each colour you see required a separate mordant bath and a separate printing pass. Machilipatnam Kalamkari holds a Geographical Indication tag (registered 2008, ipindia.gov.in\/gi).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Moya","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":42558085496894,"sku":"SM-KDU-G-01","price":4558.8,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8894\/4190\/files\/Green_Kalamkari_Dupatta_ANDHRA_PRADESH_SM-KDU-G-01_my_ehaat_hcl_foundation_featured_image.webp?v=1773501632"},{"product_id":"pink-kalamkari-dupatta","title":"Pink Kalamkari Dupatta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis block-printed Kalamkari dupatta in soft pink carries floral motifs pressed by hand with carved wooden blocks in the Machilipatnam tradition. Natural dyes from pomegranate rind, iron mordant, and myrobalan give the outlines their earthy depth against the cotton ground. From Studio Moya in Andhra Pradesh. The piece comes from the Pedana cluster where block-printed Kalamkari has been a living trade for centuries, light enough for daily wear but detailed enough for a wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Moya","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":42558085529662,"sku":"SM-KDU-P-01","price":4558.8,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8894\/4190\/files\/Pink_Kalamkari_Dupatta_ANDHRA_PRADESH_SM-KDU-P-01_my_ehaat_hcl_foundation_2.webp?v=1776769219"},{"product_id":"orange-kalamkari-dupatta","title":"Orange Kalamkari Dupatta","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis block-printed cotton dupatta carries the floral vocabulary of Machilipatnam kalamkari in a warm orange ground. Carved wooden blocks press each motif by hand, leaving the slight bleed at pattern edges that separates real block work from screen imitation. The colour comes from natural mordants layered over multiple washes, not a single synthetic dip. Sourced through Studio Moya from artisan clusters in Andhra Pradesh, it pairs as easily with a linen kurta as it does with a plain silk saree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Studio Moya","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":42558085562430,"sku":"SM-KDU-O-01","price":4558.8,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8894\/4190\/files\/Orange_Kalamkari_Dupatta_ANDHRA_PRADESH_SM-KDU-O-01_my_ehaat_hcl_foundation_2.webp?v=1776769175"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.myehaat.in\/collections\/kalamkari-dupattas.oembed","provider":"My Ehaat","version":"1.0","type":"link"}