Kalamkari or the pen which is used in decorating handloom cloth with Natural dyes has evolved as an art form in Andhra Pradesh . There are three important styles of kalamkaries viz The Kalahasti style, the Golconda style and the Machilipatnam style. The original purpose of kalamkari was to relate ancient legends, like Ramayana and Mahabharatha to the common man. Scenes were depicted in rows and the narrative written below. The most popular is the Tree-Of-Life pattern. The kalamkari fabric - the earthy beauty of vegetable colours - has a versatile usage. Drape it over a Diwan or use it as a wall hanging the effict will take your breath away.