Each square, a figure. Each figure, a story.

Karigar Ranga is a pure cotton kurta hand-painted in the Kalamkari tradition — structured around a bold chessboard grid of alternating cream and deep maroon squares. In each panel: either a classical human figure — a musician mid-note, a dancer mid-step, a seated form in contemplation — or a geometric kolam medallion, precise and symmetrical. Pink and crimson accents bring the figures to life. A hand-painted floral Kalamkari border runs along the hem.

The silhouette is A-line with a generous flare — wide, easy, full of movement. The most graphic and contemporary-feeling of all the Kalamkari pieces, with a structure that feels almost like a painting on a grid.

What Makes It Special

• Hand-painted Kalamkari — alternating chessboard grid of figurative and geometric panels
• Classical figures in each square — musicians, dancers, seated forms in crimson and pink accents on cream and maroon
• Geometric kolam medallions in alternating squares — a second visual language running through the cloth
• Hand-painted floral Kalamkari border at hem — pink and maroon scroll
• A-line silhouette with wide flare — generous swing, flattering across sizes
• Pure cotton — lightweight, breathable, easy through a full day
• V-neckline with button placket, 3/4 sleeve
• Each piece is hand-painted — minor variations in figures are marks of authenticity

Product Details

• Fabric: Pure cotton
• Craft: Kalamkari (hand-painted)
• Colour: Cream and deep maroon grid with crimson and pink accents
• Motif: Chessboard grid — classical figures and kolam medallions
• Neck: V-neck with button placket
• Sleeve: 3/4
• Length: Calf / Midi
• Fit: A-line, wide flare
• Sizes: M to 4XL

Size Chart

All measurements are in inches. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing up for a more comfortable fit.

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Care Guide

• First wash: Cold water, hand wash separately — colours may bleed slightly
• Machine wash: Delicate cycle, inside out, cold water
• Do not wring — dry flat or hang in shade
• Iron on reverse, medium heat
• Avoid direct sunlight for extended periods to preserve colour depth

The craftsperson's grid. Figures in every square, stories in every thread.