Karigar Ranga — Kalamkari Cotton Kurta

Each square, a figure. Each figure, a story.

Karigar Ranga is a pure cotton kurta hand-painted in the Kalamkari tradition — structured around a bold chessboard grid of alternating cream and deep maroon squares. In each panel: either a classical human figure — a musician mid-note, a dancer mid-step, a seated form in contemplation — or a geometric kolam medallion, precise and symmetrical. Pink and crimson accents bring the figures to life. A hand-painted floral Kalamkari border runs along the hem.

The silhouette is A-line with a generous flare — wide, easy, full of movement. The most graphic and contemporary-feeling of all the Kalamkari pieces, with a structure that feels almost like a painting on a grid.

What Makes It Special

• Hand-painted Kalamkari — alternating chessboard grid of figurative and geometric panels
• Classical figures in each square — musicians, dancers, seated forms in crimson and pink accents on cream and maroon
• Geometric kolam medallions in alternating squares — a second visual language running through the cloth
• Hand-painted floral Kalamkari border at hem — pink and maroon scroll
• A-line silhouette with wide flare — generous swing, flattering across sizes
• Pure cotton — lightweight, breathable, easy through a full day
• V-neckline with button placket, 3/4 sleeve
• Each piece is hand-painted — minor variations in figures are marks of authenticity

Product Details

• Fabric: Pure cotton
• Craft: Kalamkari (hand-painted)
• Colour: Cream and deep maroon grid with crimson and pink accents
• Motif: Chessboard grid — classical figures and kolam medallions
• Neck: V-neck with button placket
• Sleeve: 3/4
• Length: Calf / Midi
• Fit: A-line, wide flare
• Sizes: M to 4XL

Size Chart

All measurements are in inches. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit.

Measurements	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL	4XL
Bust	38	40	42	44	46	48
Waist	34	36	38	40	42	44
Hip	40	42	44	46	48	50
Shoulder	15	15.5	16	16.5	17	17.5
Sleeve Length	16	16.5	17	17	17	17
Length	46	46	46	46	46	46

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Care Guide

• First wash: Cold water, hand wash separately — colours may bleed slightly
• Machine wash: Delicate cycle, inside out, cold water
• Do not wring — dry flat or hang in shade
• Iron on reverse, medium heat
• Avoid direct sunlight for extended periods to preserve colour depth

The craftsperson's grid. Figures in every square, stories in every thread.

Dispatch in 2-4 business days. Delivery timelines vary by location.

Gentle hand wash or dry clean recommended.

Returns accepted as per store policy. Contact support within the eligible return window.