The new age fashion designers who borrow inspiration from ancient architecture, are actually copying standard designs from various carvings like the one you see in the clicks below.
On arrival at the grand temple of Lepakshi, you get a chance to glance at the beautiful Lepakshi Saree designs that are carved on the pillars. The brilliantly carved textures are an epitome of creativity in the hands of Indian carvers.
There are 36 pillars which have different designs carved on each of the side. So 4*36 = 144 designs that are generally used in border designs of popular Kalamkari and other cotton hand printed sarees, popularly known as the 'Lepakshi Sarees'. The name is because the designs are originally from the Lepakshi temple architecture and they are not available for purchase here. You can buy them in Lepakshi handicraft shop in Hyderabad, a tourism department initiative.
There are 36 pillars which have different designs carved on each of the side. So 4*36 = 144 designs that are generally used in border designs of popular Kalamkari and other cotton hand printed sarees, popularly known as the 'Lepakshi Sarees'. The name is because the designs are originally from the Lepakshi temple architecture and they are not available for purchase here. You can buy them in Lepakshi handicraft shop in Hyderabad, a tourism department initiative.
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