Indian Art Forms on Fabrics

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to Indian art forms on fabrics.

Ajrakh

A fabric from Kutch, Gujarat, featuring natural dyes, colors, and patterns.

Banarasi

Intricate designs on silk fabric using metallic sheen threads, originating from Uttar Pradesh.

Bandhani

A tie-and-dye art form popular in Rajasthan and Gujarat.

Block Printing

An ancient printing method, with versions found across various states.

Chanderi

A textile originating from Madhya Pradesh, known for its lightweight texture in cotton and silk yarns.

Chikankari

A white-on-white embroidery art form from Uttar Pradesh, known for intricate patterns.

Gond

A tribal art form from Madhya Pradesh that uses geometric patterns and prints.

Ikat

A dyeing technique popular in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha, involving dyeing yarns before weaving.

Kalamkari

A fabric art involving hand-painted or block-printed patterns and motifs, popular in Andhra Pradesh.

Kantha

Originating in Bangladesh and West Bengal, it involves stitching multiple layers of fabric for intricate designs.

Mural Art

An art form originating in Kerala, primarily as temple art, printed or painted on cotton fabrics.

Kutchi Embroidery

A colorful embroidery style from Kutch, Gujarat, featuring vibrant patterns and motifs.

Madhubani

A folk art from Bihar known for its simple yet intricate patterns.

Mughal Boota

Art influenced by Mughal designs featuring geometric patterns, natural elements, and symmetry.

Patola

A type of double ikat silk textile produced in Gujarat, known for its intricate designs and patterns.

Pattachitra

Intricate scroll paintings on fabric originating from Odisha.

Phulkari

An art form from Punjab characterized by vibrant colors and floral motifs.

Warli

A tribal art form with simple and rustic designs.

Zardosi

An art that originated in Persia, using gold and silver threads and beads for creating intricate fabric designs.