Global Organization for Divinity, USA

This month’s quiz is based on the Kalamkari art form, a popular form of textile art involving hand or block painted designs using natural dyes, which originated in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Kalamkari

What fabric is Kalamkari art done on?
A. Polyster
B. Cotton
C. Canvas
Another name for Kalamkari art is “pattachitra”, which means _______________.
A. Beautiful painting
B. Colorful Art
C. Cloth picture
Where were Kalamkari art pieces traditionally displayed?
A. Markets
B. Temples
C. Homes
Storytellers often used Kalamkari art in performances of ______.
A. Religious stories
B. Popular myths
C. Folk tales
What are the sources for the colors that are generally used in Kalamkari art?
A. Plant
B. Oil paint
C. Ink
When creating patterns, certain areas of cloth need to be masked to protect it from the ink. What material is used?
A. Painter’s tape
B. Glue
C. Wax
There are ______ distinctive styles of Kalamkari art.
A. Two
B. Five
C. Seven
Kalamkari art was used in ancient times as ____________ .
A. Chariot banners, wall hangings in temples, and scrolls.
B. Wall hangings in homes
C. Sarees
Name the different styles of Kalamkari paintings.
A. Katchni, Barni, Tantrik, Godna and Kohbar
B. Srikalahasthi and Machilipatnam
C. Pattachitra, Warli, Bharni, Katchni and Tantrik
What does “Kalamkari” mean?
A.Kalam (pen) + kari (work)
B. Kalam (time) + kari (work)
C Kalam (color) + kari (painting)
Where was Kalamkari most popular in the Middle Ages?
A. Chennai
B. Hyderabad
C. Jaipur
An animal’s milk is used in fixing the dyes to the fabric. Which animal’s milk is used in fixing the dyes to the fabric?
A. Cow
B. Goat
C. Buffalo