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title: "Machilipatnam Kalamkari: GI-Tagged Block Art"
description: "Machilipatnam Kalamkari is a unique hand-block-printed textile from Andhra Pradesh, recognized as a Geographical Indication since 2008."
url: "https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/machilipatnam-kalamkari"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Machilipatnam Kalamkari is a hand-block-printed and mordant-dyed cotton textile art from coastal Andhra Pradesh, registered as a Geographical Indication in 2008.
- How does Machilipatnam Kalamkari differ from Srikalahasti Kalamkari?
- What natural dyes are used in Machilipatnam Kalamkari?
- When did Machilipatnam Kalamkari receive its GI tag and what does that protect?
- Why was Machilipatnam historically central to this craft?

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The Geographical Indications Registry granted Machilipatnam Kalamkari its GI registration in 2008, vesting protection in producer associations of the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh.

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