Pedana

Pedana, Krishna, Andhra Pradesh

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Pedana Kalamkari also known as the Machilipatnam style of Kalamkari work involves vegetable dyed block-painting of a fabric. it is produced at Pedana a nearby town of Machilipatnam in the Krishna district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It was registered as one of the geographical indications from Andhra Pradesh under handicraft goods This style of art evolved during the rule of the Mughal Dynasty and was practiced by Golconda Sultanate. Different textile products produced from this style of work include wall hangings and clothing like bedsheets, curtains, saris, etc.

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