Suttruசுற்றுTamil Nadu, told by locals
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Kalamkari Painting

Thanjavur2–3 hours

A bamboo pen. Colours from nature. Sit with an artist and try the craft for yourself.

What you’ll do

  1. Meet a Kalamkari artist and hear the stories woven into the designs.
  2. See how natural dyes and a bamboo pen bring the fabric to life.
  3. Try making your own marks on practice cloth with the artist’s guidance.
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