Kalamkari, sometimes spelt kalamakari, craft is a very old tradition of Indian folk art painting centered around Andhra Pradesh in South India. Kalam means pen and kari translates as drawing.
Human and animal bodies are represented by two triangles joined at the tip; the upper triangle depicts the trunk and the lower triangle the pelvis. Their precarious equilibrium symbolizes the balance of the universe.
The Gond art relates to the belief that "viewing a good image begets good luck". This led the Gonds to decorate their houses and the floors with traditional tattoos and motifs.
Laos is famous for weaving, many women will have a loom and be trained in weaving skills. Luang Prabhang is a famous weaving centre in the middle of Laos and it was here that we went to search for old and new weavings.
Our Indian bedspreads and quilts are made from beautifully crafted cotton fabrics. They're beautiful as bed covers but they also make wonderful soft throws for a sofa or day bed.