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  Kalamkari is as mystical as a textile, it has more unseen character than just being a fabric used for clothing or home. Kalamkari is just more than a textile to an experience that culture has witnessed over centuries.     Kalamkari is also known as a healing fabric, as the colors, motifs, compositions, and the narration of magical forms create an aura that heals an individual physically and spiritually, like what Sri Lankan masks are known for keeping aside the lousy omen and bringing health and prosperity.   Although even art historians do not know precisely when Kalamkari began, it originated in the modern-day states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana several hundred years ago. Deriving its name from the word ‘kalam,’ which means pen, ‘Kalamkari’ refers to a particular, intricate style of hand-painting onto a cloth. This style was first used to portray scenes from sacred texts such as the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Bhagavatam. These paintings were often used as ...

Weddings are a huge part of people’s lives and planning them is also a huge task. It requires multi-tasking and the whole management can be quite challenging. With emotions running high, both the groom’s and bride’s side often end up having cold feet as the day closes by and the execution suffers as a result. The bride has a huge list of things ranging from her wedding gown, bridal sandals to her trousseau that needs to be prepared. Here are some tips to plan your wedding like a pro and keep chaos at bay: 1) Prepare your budget People often tend to overspend and end up having financial crises after a big fat wedding. It is your special day and your guest list can be as tight knitted as you want. You can also save money by avoiding costs on expensive real flowers, elaborate menu cards and unnecessary table décor. 2) Plan ahead It can get chaotic as the time closes by and tasks may pile up and seem like a mountain that is impossible to climb. Although it is convenient to arrange premiu...