{"product_id":"katha-chitra-kalamkari-dress","title":"Katha Chitra — Hand Block Kalamkari Cotton Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis dress tells a story. \u003cstrong\u003eKatha Chitra\u003c\/strong\u003e carries it on every panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand block printed in the Kalamkari tradition of Srikalahasti, this dress is not a pattern — it is a scene. Women dance, play instruments, pour offerings. Between them, large paisleys spiral outward like peacock tails, lotuses open at the neckline, and mythological creatures move across the sleeves. Every motif is drawn and printed by hand, in the centuries-old tradition of pen and block work on natural cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is soft natural white cotton — the traditional ground for Kalamkari. The colours are bold and classic: deep blue, red, mustard yellow, black. The side panels are a soft blue-white cotton stripe, gathered into gentle pleats that open into a beautiful A-line flare. The sleeves carry their own panel — animals and mythological figures in blue Kalamkari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fit is relaxed and slightly shaped — a gathered waist that gives definition without constraint, opening into a free A-line below. Cotton inner lining for comfort and modesty. Wear it alone as a midi dress, or over slim trousers or churidars as a long kurta. It works for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWear it to a cultural event, a Puja, an office with a personality — or anywhere that deserves cloth with a story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand block Kalamkari on pure cotton — natural white with blue, red, mustard and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFigurative mythological narrative — women, dancers, musicians, animals, paisley and lotus motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistinct Kalamkari panel on sleeves — mythological figures and creatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlue-white cotton stripe side panels — gathered for A-line volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton inner lining — soft, comfortable, modest\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEach piece is hand blocked — variations in print placement are a mark of authentic Kalamkari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilhouette \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRelaxed A-line with gathered waist — slightly fitted top, flowing below\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRound keyhole neckline\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3\/4 sleeves with rolled cuff — different Kalamkari panel at sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGathered stripe side panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMidi length — wearable as a dress or kurta\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide slits for ease of movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWear alone as a midi dress with flat sandals or block heels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayer over white or black slim churidars or trousers as a long kurta\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilver or oxidised jewellery — the natural white ground earns warm metal tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA single cocktail ring and silver cuff is all it needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand wash separately in cold water\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKalamkari colours may bleed in the first few washes — always wash separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not soak\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDry in shade, do not tumble dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLight iron on reverse side — the lining keeps it shape-safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize Guide (in inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMeasurement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eXL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2XL\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3XL\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll measurements are approximate. 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