Wall art Panel

Nayaka Kalamkari is a group of figurative painted textiles that is part of the broader umbrella “Early Coromandel Textile”. While the precise location of its production is unknown it is believed to be created in the central coromandel region (around Pulicaud). The style is an amalgamation of the Vijayanagar painting traditions (1) followed by the Aravidu Dynasty (2) and the Nayakas, then rulers of south India, as many stylistic features and textile patterns closely resembles the Lepakshi and other murals depicted across south India. 

Nayaka Kalamkari is a group of painted textiles that falls under the broader umbrella of Kalamkari / Chintz (Early Coromandel group to be precise). In the days of the Coromandel trade, it was known as Madras or Pulicat chintz. The Nayakas served initially as imperial chieftains, gradually gaining autonomy over time and functioning in various capacities.

The era from Vijayanagara’s mid-14th century CE rise to the mid-18th century CE decline of the Nayaka kingdoms can be seen as their period of influence.Murals and textile paintings created by Nayakas represent the culmination of a long art tradition. Several of the murals and miniature traditions of south India are actually offshoots of this remarkable art.  Hand woven, hand drawn and resist dyed ,this jamdani panel captures depicts the story of Vally an Sugriva from the  sacred epic Ramayana. .

Techniques Used

Hand drawn, Resist Dyed

Materials Used

Cotton, Natural Dyes