Kalamkari Sarees

Hand Painted Kalamkari Sarees - Timeless Art on Silk

Kalam means pen and kari means a work of art. True to its name, authentic hand painted Kalamkari sarees beautifully combine traditional hand drawn art using a pen made of bamboo stick. At The S studio we follow the SriKalahasthi style of handpainted kalamkari where every pen kalamkari saree is hand drawn and painted completely using organic colours extracted from nature. Our skilled master artisans use traditional pen-drawing techniques followed for centuries making each piece unique.
A genuine Kalamkari saree is more than festive attire–it is a reflection of India's centuries-old textile traditions. One of the defining features of authentic hand painted sarees is the designs are drawn entirely by hand, no two sarees are ever exactly alike. This individuality is what makes an original Kalamkari saree truly special for saree lovers and collectors. The use of natural dyes and traditional methods also makes these sarees eco-friendly and sustainable, adding to their uniqueness and cultural value. Unlike machine-made prints, true pen Kalamkari sarees showcase artistic depth and slight natural variations in design and drawing prove the authenticity of our handpainted kalamkari saree.

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Mango yellow kanchipuram silk saree with hand painting kalamkari in box pattern Mango yellow kanchipuram silk saree with hand painting kalamkari in box pattern
Mango yellow kanchipuram silk saree with hand painting kalamkari in box pattern
Rs. 30,400.00 Rs. 32,000.00
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Off white kanchipuram silk saree with hand painting kalamkari in box pattern Off white kanchipuram silk saree with hand painting kalamkari in box pattern
Off white kanchipuram silk saree with hand painting kalamkari in box pattern
Rs. 30,400.00 Rs. 32,000.00
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Pen kalamkari kanchi silk saree in mango orange with black border Pen kalamkari kanchi silk saree in mango orange with black border
Pen kalamkari kanchi silk saree in mango orange with black border
Rs. 27,455.00 Rs. 28,900.00
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Black kanchi silk saree with hand painted kalamkari peach border Black kanchi silk saree with hand painted kalamkari peach border
Black kanchi silk saree with hand painted kalamkari peach border
Rs. 27,455.00 Rs. 28,900.00
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Rose kanchipuram silk saree with handpainted kalamkari border Rose kanchipuram silk saree with handpainted kalamkari border
Rose kanchipuram silk saree with handpainted kalamkari border
Rs. 27,360.00 Rs. 28,800.00
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Red pochampally ikat silk saree with pen kalamkari border Red pochampally ikat silk saree with pen kalamkari border
Red pochampally ikat silk saree with pen kalamkari border
Rs. 24,415.00 Rs. 25,700.00
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Violet ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari in village theme Violet ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari in village theme
Violet ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari in village theme
Rs. 29,355.00 Rs. 30,900.00
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Lavender ikkat silk saree with grey hand painted pen kalamkari border Lavender ikkat silk saree with grey hand painted pen kalamkari border
Lavender ikkat silk saree with grey hand painted pen kalamkari border
Rs. 26,173.00 Rs. 27,550.00
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Green pochampally ikat silk saree with pink pen kalamkari border Green pochampally ikat silk saree with pink pen kalamkari border
Green pochampally ikat silk saree with pink pen kalamkari border
Rs. 26,173.00 Rs. 27,550.00
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Green ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari border and pallu Green ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari border and pallu
Green ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari border and pallu
Rs. 26,173.00 Rs. 27,550.00
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Violet ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari and zari border Violet ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari and zari border
Violet ikkat silk saree with hand painted kalamkari and zari border
Rs. 26,173.00 Rs. 27,550.00
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Beige hand painted kalamkari ikkat silk saree with brown ikkat border Beige hand painted kalamkari ikkat silk saree with brown ikkat border
Beige hand painted kalamkari ikkat silk saree with brown ikkat border
Rs. 26,173.00 Rs. 27,550.00
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Hand painted kalamkari kanchi silk saree with Red and black checks Hand painted kalamkari kanchi silk saree with Red and black checks
Hand painted kalamkari kanchi silk saree with Red and black checks
Rs. 26,125.00 Rs. 27,500.00
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Blue tussar kalamkari saree with maroon hand embroidered pallu Blue tussar kalamkari saree with maroon hand embroidered pallu
Blue tussar kalamkari saree with maroon hand embroidered pallu
Rs. 25,080.00 Rs. 26,400.00
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Beige colour tussar kalamkari saree with hand embroidery border Beige colour tussar kalamkari saree with hand embroidery border
Beige colour tussar kalamkari saree with hand embroidery border
Rs. 24,795.00 Rs. 26,100.00
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Madder red colour tussar kalamkari saree with green hand embroidered border Madder red colour tussar kalamkari saree with green hand embroidered border
Madder red colour tussar kalamkari saree with green hand embroidered border
Rs. 25,080.00 Rs. 26,400.00
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Blue tussar kalamkari saree with off white hand embroidery border Blue tussar kalamkari saree with off white hand embroidery border
Blue tussar kalamkari saree with off white hand embroidery border
Rs. 24,795.00 Rs. 26,100.00
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Off white tussar hand painted pen kalamkari saree with French knot hand embroidered border Off white tussar hand painted pen kalamkari saree with French knot hand embroidered border
Off white tussar hand painted pen kalamkari saree with French knot hand embroidered border
Rs. 24,795.00 Rs. 26,100.00
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Black pure tussar silk saree with hand painted kalamkari and floral embroidery border Black pure tussar silk saree with hand painted kalamkari and floral embroidery border
Black pure tussar silk saree with hand painted kalamkari and floral embroidery border
Rs. 25,080.00 Rs. 26,400.00
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Off white pure tussar silk pen kalamkari Saree with rust floral embroidery border Off white pure tussar silk pen kalamkari Saree with rust floral embroidery border
Off white pure tussar silk pen kalamkari Saree with rust floral embroidery border
Rs. 24,605.00 Rs. 25,900.00
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Olive green coloured kanchi hand painted kalamkari saree with korvai red border Olive green coloured kanchi hand painted kalamkari saree with korvai red border
Olive green coloured kanchi hand painted kalamkari saree with korvai red border
Rs. 29,925.00 Rs. 31,500.00
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Hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree in yellow Hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree in yellow
Hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree in yellow
Rs. 14,535.00 Rs. 15,300.00
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Lavendar kalamkari hand painted saree with floral designs Lavendar tussar kalamkari hand painted saree with floral designs
Lavendar tussar kalamkari hand painted saree with floral designs
Rs. 15,485.00 Rs. 16,300.00
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Beige kanchi kalamkari saree with orange border Beige kanchi kalamkari saree with orange border
Beige kanchi kalamkari saree with orange border
Rs. 27,930.00 Rs. 29,400.00
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Blue hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree Blue hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Blue hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Rs. 15,390.00 Rs. 16,200.00
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Sand brown colour hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree Sand brown colour hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Sand brown colour hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Rs. 15,390.00 Rs. 16,200.00
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Blue ocean theme hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree Blue ocean theme hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Blue ocean theme hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Rs. 16,530.00 Rs. 17,400.00
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Pink and green hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree Pink and green hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Pink and green hand painted kalamkari tussar silk saree
Rs. 15,675.00 Rs. 16,500.00
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Blue hand painted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with ranipink border Blue hand painted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with ranipink border
Blue hand painted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with ranipink border
Rs. 15,485.00 Rs. 16,300.00
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White original handpainted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with blue border White original handpainted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with blue border
White original handpainted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with blue border
Rs. 15,343.00 Rs. 16,150.00
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Yellow hand painted kalamkari silk cotton saree with ganga jamuna border Yellow hand painted kalamkari silk cotton saree with ganga jamuna border
Yellow hand painted kalamkari silk cotton saree with ganga jamuna border
Rs. 15,485.00 Rs. 16,300.00
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Off white handpainted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with peach border Off white handpainted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with peach border
Off white handpainted kalamkari saree in silk cotton with peach border
Rs. 15,343.00 Rs. 16,150.00

Pen Kalamkari Sarees | Chennai

Among the most popular choices today are Kalamkari silk sarees and elegant tussar Kalamkari sarees. A luxurious tussar silk Kalamkari saree is preferred for elegant ethnic wear. For bridal collections and festive styling, pen Kalamkari pattu sarees have become highly sought after. The detailed artwork seen in these hand painted sarees often includes floral vines, peacocks, mythological stories, and nature-inspired motifs. These sarees combine the richness of silk with intricate hand-painted artwork, creating statement pieces that can be treasured for generations.
At The S Studio, a trusted saree boutique in Chennai, we design and work closely with our artists to curate premium collections of hand painted Kalamkari sarees. Our collection includes handpainted kalamkari tussar silks, Kanchi kalamkari sarees, pen kalamkari silk cotton sarees, chennuri silk and more.
If you are searching for authentic Kalamkari sarees or premium kanchipuram Kalamkari sarees, The S Studio online offers carefully curated collections. Shoppers searching for Kalamkari pattu sarees with price often look for authentic handcrafted collections for which The S studio saree boutique in Chennai is the best place to shop.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kalamkari Sarees

What is special about hand painted Kalamkari sarees?

Authentic hand painted Kalamkari sarees are created using traditional freehand pen techniques and organic colours instead of mass production. Every pen Kalamkari saree features unique artistic detailing, making each saree one of a kind. Their handcrafted beauty and cultural heritage make them highly valued among saree lovers.

Why are tussar Kalamkari sarees popular for festive and wedding wear?

Yes, tussar Kalamkari sarees and tussar silk Kalamkari sarees are excellent choices for weddings, festive celebrations, and traditional events. Their rich silk texture combined with intricate artwork creates a graceful and luxurious appearance.

How can you identify an original hand painted Kalamkari saree?

An original Kalamkari saree usually features visible hand-drawn detailing, natural dye textures, and slight variations that indicate handcrafted work. Authentic hand painted sarees are known for their intricate pen work and traditional craftsmanship. Purchasing from trusted stores like The S Studio helps ensure quality and authenticity.
How can I style a kalamkari silk saree?
A beautifully styled Kalamkari saree pairs effortlessly with antique jewellery, handcrafted blouses, temple accessories, and minimal ethnic styling. Whether you prefer subtle earthy shades or bold artistic patterns, hand painted Kalamkari sarees offer versatility for every occasion. Modern saree enthusiasts also love styling tussar Kalamkari sarees with contemporary blouses for an elegant fusion look.