HYDERABAD: Art is expression. Art is emotion. Art is unique.
It was on these lines that Kalavira, a four-day art exhibition, kicked off in the Salar Jung Museum on Saturday. Curated by Maharashtrian artist Shikha Ajmera, Kalavira was distinct from traditional canvas painting exhibitions and showcased a variety of hand-painted products. Almost 25 varieties of products were on display and available as gift items for visitors.
Twelve types of sarees, seven types of shawls, jackets, lungis, t-shirts, leather belts, shoes and stoles were just some of the magnificent creations on show. Then there were hand-painted sarees that captured the essence of Odisha’s pattachitra tapestry, Madhya Pradesh’s Gond art, and Assam’s tribal art forms. Sarees in Kalavira also made history pride of place with the Taj Mahal nimbly painted on them.
On a more quirkier note, megastar Allu Arjun featured on lungis. Even the shoes in Kalavira were crafted and painted with so much thought, showcasing themes such as Agni-Varsha, the two elements of human existence. Speaking to TNIE about the colourful patterns, Ajmera said the ‘karigari of colours’ is designed to breathe life into clothing, materials and merchandise.
“Each creation is meticulously hand-painted, with every stroke contributing to a design that is as intricate as it is captivating. Our mission is to add a personal touch to every creation, infusing it with colours that make it truly special, resonating it with the individual’s per.
