R Emberumal
Indian craftsman and Kalamkari artist
About R Emberumal
Lived 1941 – 2016 (aged 75).
R Emberumal was an Indian traditional textile artist and master craftsman, known for his contributions to the conservation by the practice of the Thanjavur (or Kodalikaruppur) variant of Kalamkari, a traditional Indian textile-art form.
He received the Shilp Guru and the National award.
His works featured in the art book South Indian Traditions of Kalamkari by Lotika Varadarajan.
Awards 2002: received national award by the Government of India in 2002 for his contributions to Kalamkari art. 2005: received Shilp Guru honour from the Government of India in 2005 for his contributions to Kalamkari art.
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Who was R Emberumal?
Indian craftsman and Kalamkari artist
When was R Emberumal born?
R Emberumal was born on 15 July 1941.
When did R Emberumal die?
R Emberumal died on 2 November 2016.
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