The correct answer is: a) Block printing on cotton fabrics.
Kalamkari is a renowned textile art form of Andhra Pradesh, India. It involves the use of wooden blocks to print intricate designs on cotton fabrics. The blocks are carved with the desired design and then dipped in a dye. The fabric is then laid out on a flat surface and the blocks are stamped on it. The process is repeated until the desired design is achieved.
Kalamkari is a very labor-intensive process and can take several days to complete. The finished product is a beautiful and unique piece of art. Kalamkari fabrics are often used to make clothing, home furnishings, and other decorative items.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- a) Block printing on cotton fabrics: This is the correct answer. Kalamkari is a type of block printing.
- b) Hand painting with natural dyes: This is not the correct answer. Kalamkari is not a type of hand painting.
- c) Embroidery with intricate designs: This is not the correct answer. Kalamkari is not a type of embroidery.
- d) Weaving with gold and silver threads: This is not the correct answer. Kalamkari is not a type of weaving.