In contrast to the Srikalahasti style, the Machilipatnam Kalamkari technique involves block printings in addition to hand-painting. Block printing is used to create the basic outlines of the design, and then artists hand-paint the intricate details within these outlines, after they print the outlines they hand-paint the details of the paintings.
The negative space of this Kalamkari enhances the beauty of this Bangalore silk dupatta. This style is known for its vibrant colors, but sometimes they use only black color as ink and often feature floral patterns, Persian motifs, and scenes from nature. This piece holds a beautiful piece of nature showing its simple aesthetic— Lotus flowers in its three stages of life form, fishes under the lake, and birds.
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