Kalamkari is a 3000-year-old textile art from Andhra Pradesh, combining block printing (Machilipatnam) and hand-painting (Srikalahasti). Natural dyes, meticulous craftsmanship, distinctive narrative motifs.
Two Kalamkari Styles
- Machilipatnam Kalamkari โ Block-printed with mordant dyes. Faster production, more commercial.
- Srikalahasti Kalamkari โ Free-hand pen-work. Slower, artisan-paced, premium.
Natural Dyes Used
- Indigo (blue)
- Alum (red)
- Iron sulphate (black)
- Pomegranate rind (yellow)
- Wet cow-dung fixation (traditional)
Product Categories
- Kalamkari sarees
- Kalamkari kurtas and dresses
- Kalamkari bedsheets and pillowcases
- Kalamkari cushion covers
- Kalamkari table runners
- Kalamkari wall hangings (decorative art)
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Cotton kalamkari saree (block-print) โ 100 pcs, $18โ32 per piece
- Kalamkari kurta (block-print) โ 100 pcs, $14โ24 per piece
- Kalamkari cushion cover โ 200 pcs, $6.50โ12 per piece
- Pen-work kalamkari wall hanging โ 25 pcs, $65โ150 per piece
Lead Times
- Sampling: 3โ4 weeks
- Bulk (block-printed): 45โ60 days
- Pen-work artisan production: 60โ120 days
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.